Fluffy, tangy and creamy, this easy Whipped Feta Dip is the ultimate appetizer and snack. Serve it with pita bread and fresh veggies or spread it on sandwiches and wraps.
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The best Whipped Feta Dip recipe
This recipe has a story, but I’ll keep it short. My best friend introduced me to a restaurant with the best feta dip. Then the restaurant closed and we decided to try to match their recipe.
That’s this very recipe. I’ve made it several times since, and it is always, always, always a hit.
What I love about this whipped feta dip is that it isn’t overwhelmingly feta-y. It has hints of garlic, lemon and honey.
Make it for parties, eat it for a snack, spread it on sandwiches — the ways to enjoy this whipped feta dip are endless.
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Why you’ll love this recipe
You’re going to love this recipe, because…
- It is the fluffiest dip you have ever had. Seriously.
- This whipped feta dip recipe isn’t overwhelmingly feta-flavored. It has hints of citrus and honey.
- You can serve it at parties, eat it for a snack or spread it onto wraps and sandwiches.
This recipe is great for your next party. You can serve it at cookouts, game day, potlucks, dinner parties or any gathering in which people who like snacks are invited! Guests will devour this creamy feta dip.
Tools & equipment
A food processor is helpful in putting together this recipe, as it does the best job of whipping the ingredients together.
You can also use a blender, but breaking up the chunks of feta might take a while.
Ingredients
You only need a handful of ingredients to make this recipe. Here’s what to grab at the grocery store:
- Feta cheese block: You’ll need a whole block of feta, about 12 ounces. Don’t use the crumbles, as they can make your dip grainy.
- Plain cream cheese: Any cream cheese will work, including light cream cheese of Neufchatel.
- Fresh garlic: You can use cloves but the store-bought minced garlic will work too.
- Olive oil: This goes into the dip, but you can also drizzle additional olive oil on top if you like.
- A lemon: You’ll need it for juice and zest.
- Sea salt or kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Red pepper flakes
- Plain Greek yogurt: You can also use heavy cream or sour cream here, but tangy Greek yogurt tastes the best.
- Honey: You can omit this, but I love the gentle sweetness it adds.
- Fresh parsley: Garnish it with fresh parsley or other fresh herbs, such as fresh dill or fresh basil.
Additionally, you’ll want to pick up some dippers. I love making za’atar pita chips but you can also buy pita bread or pita chips to dip as well. Fresh veggies and crackers are also perfect.
I also like to add a drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of paprika, a few kalamata olives and fresh parsley on top for a pretty presentation. You could also use sesame seeds, chili flakes or a drizzle of honey — or hot honey.
How to make Whipped Feta Dip
Here’s how to make this easy Whipped Feta recipe:
First, blend the feta and all the cream cheese in a food processor.
Add the garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, Greek yogurt and honey. Blend again until light and fluffy.
Use a spatula to scrape into a serving bowl, and eat immediately or cover with plastic wrap and store for later. Store it in a food-safe, airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Garnish it with olives, olive oil, fresh herbs or a pinch of spices.
Tips & tricks
Here are some tips and tricks for making this recipe:
- For a crumbly, chunky texture, blend half the feta. Then, once you have blended in all the other ingredients, add in the rest of the feta and pulse until you get your desired texture.
- Step up your presentation. Before serving, drizzle with a little olive oil. Sprinkle with paprika and decorate with kalamata olives and fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve this fluffy dip with a few types of dippers that have varying textures, such as crunchy chips and crackers, crispy fresh veggies and soft bread.
What to serve with Whipped Feta Dip
Though you might want to eat a big bowlful of this Whipped Feta with a spoon, this creamy dip is excellent with dippers, from breads a veggie platter.
Try serving it with some of these:
- pita chips
- crispy pita bread
- soft pita bread
- crackers
- carrot sticks
- baguette slices
- cherry tomatoes
- celery sticks
- cucumber chips
- pretzels
- sliced red peppers
You can also use this as a sandwich spread on bread, a warm pita, Mediterranean pinwheels or a wrap. Add a scoop to a Greek salad or a Mediterranean bowl.
FAQ
Be sure to use a block of feta cheese when making whipped feta dip. Pre-crumbled feta contains preservatives and anti-caking agents that can create a grainy texture when blended.
If you whip the feta dip for too long or add too many liquid ingredients, it can be runny. Add more feta cheese or cream cheese and blend again to thicken it up.
If your whipped feta dip is too stiff and thick, you can thin it out by adding a drizzle of olive oil or heavy cream and blending again.
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Whipped Feta Dip
ingredients
- 12 ounces feta block
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 6-8 garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium lemon juiced and zested
- ½ teaspoon salt to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper to taste
- pinch red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons honey to taste
instructions
- Blend the feta and all the cream cheese in a food processor.
- Add the garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, Greek yogurt and honey. Blend again until light and fluffy.
- Use a spatula to scrape into a bowl. Store in a food-safe, airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
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