Whipped Feta Dip with Pistachios
A creamy whipped feta dip blended with yogurt and cream cheese.Topped with hot honey, pistachios, and pomegranate.Perfect quick appetizer ready in under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 8 ounces feta cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened at room temperature
- 4 ounces Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup chopped pistachios shelled and roasted
- ⅓ cup pomegranate arils
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
Instructions
- Prepare Hot Honey:
- Combine honey and red pepper flakes in a microwave-safe dish. Heat on high for 10 seconds and stir well. Alternatively, warm in a small saucepan until it just begins to bubble, then remove from heat.
- Whip the Feta:
- In a food processor, blend feta, cream cheese, and Greek yogurt until smooth. Add 2 tablespoons of pistachios and 2 tablespoons of the hot honey. Pulse again until combined, keeping slight texture.
- Spread the Dip:
- Spoon the whipped mixture onto a serving plate. Spread evenly in a circular motion and create a shallow well in the center.
- Add Toppings:
- Pour remaining hot honey into the center well. Sprinkle with remaining pistachios, pomegranate arils, and chopped mint.
Notes
- Serve with warm pita, crusty bread, or vegetable sticks.
- Add a drizzle of olive oil for extra richness.
- Try swapping mint with basil for a different flavor twist.