Description
A festive and creamy whipped feta dip topped with sweet cranberry sauce, crushed pistachios, and fresh thyme—perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup crushed pistachios
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
Instructions
- Let cream cheese come to room temperature for easy blending.
- In a food processor, combine feta, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, garlic, honey, lemon juice, and olive oil. Blend until completely smooth and fluffy.
- Choose a shallow serving dish and spread the whipped feta into soft waves.
- Spoon cranberry sauce over the top, gently spreading it without mixing too much.
- Sprinkle with crushed pistachios and fresh thyme.
- Drizzle with additional honey or olive oil if desired.
- Serve with toasted baguette slices, pita, or crackers.
Notes
- Use block feta for the creamiest texture.
- Toast pistachios for added flavor depth.
- Make the whipped feta a day ahead and store in the fridge.
- Top with pomegranate seeds for added sparkle.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas feta, whipped feta dip, holiday appetizer, cranberry feta dip, easy holiday dip