Whipped feta dip is a creamy and refreshing cheese dip. Ready in 5 minutes, it’s an easy appetizer to serve with pita chips, raw vegetables or other toppings of choice!
If you’re looking for a last minute homemade dip for when guests show up at the last minute, here’s the one you need. This whipped feta dip is ridiculously easy to make, super creamy, and extremely versatile too. You can pimp it up with so many seasonings and toppings that it kind of becomes a new recipe every time you make it!
Delicious with pita chips, it also works with any kind of crackers, raw vegetables, and even roasted veggies! Lastly, you can use it as a spread to your sandwiches. Really, there is always a new way to use whipped feta dip every time you make it. Try it too and let me know how you like it best!
The recipe ingredients
The beauty of this whipped feta dip is that it requires very few ingredients and a basic food processor to blend it all together. Here’s what you need:
- Feta cheese. It gives some irresistible salty flavors to your dip. Use a block of fresh feta in the brine, not crumbled feta that tends to be too dry.
- Plain Greek yogurt. Make sure you choose full-fat yogurt for best result. It goes without saying, but always double check your yogurt is not flavored!
- Sweetener. I usually go for honey, but maple syrup and agave syrup could do too. The use of a natural sweetener cuts the bitterness in the dip.
- Olive oil (+ lemon juice). It creates a rich texture while the dip is blending, and adds extra flavor and nutrition.
- Various seasonings and add-ons. Start with salt and freshly ground pepper, then explore the seasoning options: think dry or fresh herbs, spices, nuts… There are so many possible seasoning and topping ideas!
How to make whipped feta?
Place all the ingredients in a food processor (except for the olive oil and the seasoning) and blend. While the food processor is running, slowly add the olive oil and continue blending until soft and creamy. This result is usually achieved between 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl, add all the seasoning, stir, and serve with pita chips or any topping of choice. I told you it was easy!
Tips for success
- Use a food processor fitted with a blade. It’s key to get the right texture, both creamy and whipped at the same time. You don’t need to have a very robust or large food processor, but avoid single serving blenders fitted with a tiny blade.
- Use plain, full-fat yogurt. Low fat yogurt is not an option if you want to achieve a rich and creamy dip texture.
- Serve immediately for best results. When stored in the refrigerator, whipped feta tends to be thick and loose its fluffy and creamy texture, so it’s always best to make it at the last minute. It’s so quick to make anyway that you have almost no excuse not to!
Topping ideas for this whipped feta
Because whipped feta is relatively neutral in flavor (except of course the fact that it’s salty), there are so many possible ways to pimp it up with various seasonings and toppings. Here are just a few ideas, that you can mix and match together:
- Dry herbs and/or spices. It’s the easiest option, as we often if not always have some dry herbs or spices at hands in our pantry. You can go for Herbes de Provence, Za’atar, Cumin or maybe Dukkah (Egypt’s famous nuts, seeds and warm spices). And what about some Cayenne pepper to spice it up a little?
- Fresh herbs. My favorites! I love to mix fresh mint and cilantro, but you can also use one or the other, or replace with parsley or dill.
- Nuts. I love to use toasted pine nuts, but whipped feta also works very well with pistachios, crushed almonds or hazelnuts.
- Veggies. Think raw or roasted veggies! If using raw, you can cut them into sticks (carrots, cucumber, celery, etc.) or dip some broccoli florets. Any roasted veggies can do too, such as roasted carrots in spring, cherry tomatoes in summer and maybe other fall roasted veggies in fall.
- Bread, chips and crackers. I love to serve whipped feta with pita bread that I cut into triangles and roast in the oven for a few minutes with olive oil. Other chips and crackers work too, and you can even go the extra mile and make your very own no-knead bread to serve along with whipped feta!
More dip recipes you’ll love:
- Za’atar Roasted Carrots with Whipped Feta (basically the same recipe using roasted veggies)
- Baked Feta with Cherry Tomatoes and Olives
- The Best Guacamole
- Smoky Red Lentil Dip
- Harissa Cauliflower Walnut Dip
Whipped Feta Dip
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dips
- Diet: Vegetarian
Whipped feta dip is a creamy and refreshing cheese dip. Ready in 5 minutes, it’s an easy appetizer to serve with pita chips, raw vegetables or other toppings of choice!
Ingredients
- 8-oz (225g) feta cheese
- ¼ cup (60 ml) plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons honey (or maple syrup)
- 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice, optional
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Place the feta cheese, yogurt, honey and lemon juice (if using) in a food processor, and blend. While the food processor is running, slowly pour the olive oil and blend until feta is whipped and smooth. Season wit salt and pepper, and adjust seasoning as needed*.
- Transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle a little bit of olive oil all over the feta dip, then top with freshly ground black pepper and pine nuts.
- Serve with pita chips, pita wedges or with your favorite veggies.
Notes
* You can change the toppings and seasoning to your liking. For instance, you can use herbes de Provence and top with roasted cherry tomatoes. Read my section “recipe variations” for more topping ideas!
Did you make this recipe?
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