Whipped Feta Dip with Honey, Pistachios, and Cranberries
If you’re searching for an impressive yet simple appetizer, look no further than this Whipped Feta Dip with Honey, Pistachios, and Cranberries. This creamy dip combines tangy feta cheese and rich cream cheese, topped with sweet honey, crunchy pistachios, and tart cranberries. Perfect for gatherings or as a delightful snack on a busy weeknight, this dish boasts a remarkable balance of flavors that keeps everyone coming back for more. Best of all, it takes just 15 minutes to prepare – making it ideal even for last-minute entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz block feta cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1–2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup pistachios, shelled and chopped
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine feta cheese, cream cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, and optional garlic. Blend until smooth and fluffy.
- Toast pistachios in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
- Warm honey slightly for easy drizzling.
- Spread the whipped feta mixture on a serving plate. Drizzle with warm honey and top with toasted pistachios and cranberries.
- Serve immediately with crusty bread or pita chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg