This Creamy Whipped Feta Dip is made with just a few simple ingredients, blended until light, smooth, and fluffy. Finish it with roasted balsamic strawberries and serve on crostini for an elegant yet easy appetizer or snack that’s sure to impress.
This whipped feta dip is quick, versatile, and addictive. Brick feta and brick cream cheese are blended until fluffy and smooth, then topped with roasted balsamic strawberries for a sweet-tangy contrast. If you prefer, omit the strawberries and enjoy the whipped feta plain or customized with savory additions.
Helpful Tips and Variations
- Feta cheese: Use a brick of feta, drained and roughly broken into pieces. Avoid pre-crumbled feta, which often contains anti-caking agents that prevent a smooth whip.
- Cream cheese: Use brick cream cheese (not the whipped tub variety). Let it come to room temperature so it blends easily.
- Alternate toppings and flavors: If you skip the strawberries, experiment with red pepper flakes or Aleppo pepper, fresh mint or parsley, Greek herb blends or za’atar, roasted garlic, lemon juice, or honey for different flavor profiles.
Whipped Feta Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounce brick feta cheese, drained, roughly broken up into pieces
- 6 ounces brick cream cheese, room temperature, cut into 4 to 6 sections
- Fresh cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- Roasted balsamic strawberries, for topping
- Chopped fresh basil, for garnish
- Crostini, for serving
Instructions
- Place the feta pieces, softened cream cheese pieces, and a few turns of fresh cracked pepper in the bowl of a food processor.
- Pulse several times to combine. With the processor running, slowly pour in the olive oil and blend until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
- Transfer the whipped feta to a shallow serving bowl. Use the back of a spoon to smooth the top and create a small well in the center.
- Top with cooled roasted balsamic strawberries and their juices, drizzle a little olive oil over the top, and sprinkle with chopped fresh basil. Serve with crostini.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate and can vary depending on products and portion sizes. If exact numbers matter, calculate based on the specific ingredients you use.
How to Make Whipped Feta Dip Step by Step
- Place ingredients in the food processor: Add 8 ounces feta, 6 ounces cream cheese (quartered), and fresh cracked pepper to the processor bowl.
- Pulse and blend: Pulse several times, then with the motor running slowly add olive oil and blend until smooth and airy.
- Transfer to a bowl: Spoon the whipped feta into a shallow dish, smoothing the top and creating a small indentation for toppings.
- Add toppings: Spoon cooled roasted balsamic strawberries and their juices into the well, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle basil, and serve with crostini.
Ways To Serve It
This whipped feta works with many accompaniments. Try some of these serving ideas:
- Spread on crostini
- Use as a dip for raw vegetables like bell peppers, radishes, and cherry tomatoes
- Spread on naan or pita
- Add to wraps
- Use on sandwiches
- Enjoy by the spoonful when you need a quick snack
Proper Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature and stir before serving to restore a smooth, spreadable texture.
More Savory Dip Recipes To Try
- Dill Pickle Dip
- Million Dollar Dip
- BLT Dip
- Caramelized Onion Dip
- 7 Layer Dip
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