Description
A creamy, tangy dip with the unique flavor of whipped feta and fresh cranberries, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Feta Cheese
- 1 cup Fresh or Frozen Cranberries
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp Fresh Thyme or Rosemary
- Crackers, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the cranberries: Rinse if fresh, thaw and drain if frozen.
- Cook the cranberries: Simmer with a splash of water for about 5 minutes until soft.
- Blend the base: Combine feta, cooked cranberries, honey, olive oil, and lemon juice in a food processor until creamy.
- Taste and adjust: Add more honey or lemon juice to balance flavors as needed.
- Flavor it up: Add herbs and pulse to mix.
- Chill out: Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Serve and enjoy: Drizzle olive oil on top, garnish with herbs, and serve with crackers.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute honey with maple syrup and feta with vegan cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Cranberry Dip, Whipped Feta, Holiday Appetizer, Easy Dip Recipe