Description
A delightful blend of creamy whipped feta and sweet/tart cranberries, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz feta cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup fresh or dried cranberries
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme or rosemary
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather and measure out all ingredients.
- Blend the Feta and Cream Cheese: Combine the feta cheese and cream cheese in a food processor. Blend until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add Cranberries and Sweetener: Add the cranberries and honey or maple syrup. Pulse a few times until cranberries are incorporated, maintaining some texture.
- Finalize the Flavor: Add lemon juice and olive oil, along with chopped herbs. Pulse again, adjusting seasoning to taste.
- Serve: Transfer to a bowl and serve immediately or refrigerate for about an hour to let flavors meld.
Notes
For best results, ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature before blending. You can substitute goat cheese for feta or Greek yogurt for cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cranberry, feta, dip, appetizer, holiday, party