Description
Creamy “whipped feta dip with fresh cranberries” delivers Mediterranean charm and festive flair. Holiday gatherings welcome this elegant spread where tangy cheese meets sweet-tart berries, inviting guests to savor each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries, chopped (or whole for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Serving Suggestion:
- Crackers, bread, or veggies for dipping
Instructions
- Pulse feta cheese, cream cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and black pepper in a food processor until the mixture achieves a velvety, uniform consistency.
- Gently fold chopped cranberries into the creamy base, using short pulses to distribute them evenly throughout the dip. Adjust blending time based on desired texture – less pulsing for chunky, more for smooth.
- Carefully transfer the vibrant mixture to a decorative serving vessel, creating an inviting presentation.
- Scatter additional fresh cranberries and finely chopped parsley across the surface for visual appeal and complementary flavor bursts.
- Accompany the dip with an array of crisp accompaniments such as artisan crackers, thinly sliced baguette rounds, or crisp raw vegetable sticks for guests to explore and enjoy.
Notes
- Soft feta works best for achieving a creamy, smooth texture without lumps in the dip.
- Drain excess liquid from feta before blending to prevent watery consistency.
- Adjust honey quantity based on desired sweetness level, balancing the tangy feta and tart cranberries.
- Room temperature ingredients help create a smoother, more homogeneous whipped mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 153
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 503 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg