Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip
A creamy and delightful dip combining sweet cranberries with tangy feta cheese, perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries (or 1/2 cup cranberry sauce)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- A selection of crackers for serving
Instructions
- Mix the cheeses: Begin by placing the crumbled feta and softened cream cheese into a mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer or a whisk to blend them together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate the cranberries: Gradually incorporate the fresh cranberries (or cranberry sauce) into the bowl.
- Sweeten the mix: Add the honey, freshly squeezed lemon juice, black pepper, and garlic powder to the mixture. Mix until everything is thoroughly combined and the dip is velvety.
- Taste and adjust: Sample the dip and, if you prefer a sweeter taste, stir in additional honey to your liking.
- Garnish and serve: Spoon the creamy feta mixture into a decorative serving dish and top with a generous sprinkle of chopped parsley for a fresh finish.
- Chill (optional): Enjoy the dip right away with your choice of crackers, or let it chill in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours to enhance the flavors before serving.
Notes
Using high-quality feta cheese greatly enhances the flavor. Adjust sweetness with honey or maple syrup as preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg