Whipped Feta With Hot Honey (Printable)
Creamy whipped feta topped with warm, spicy honey for an irresistible Mediterranean appetizer.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dairy Base
01 - 7 oz feta cheese, drained
02 - 3.5 oz cream cheese, softened
→ Hot Honey
03 - 1/4 cup honey
04 - 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
→ For Serving
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives or parsley, minced (optional)
06 - Cracked black pepper, to taste
07 - Crusty bread, pita chips, or crudités
# How to Make:
01 - Combine feta and cream cheese in a food processor. Blend until silky smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure even consistency.
02 - Transfer the whipped feta to a serving bowl and smooth the top with the back of a spoon to create an even surface for the honey drizzle.
03 - In a small saucepan, gently warm the honey and red pepper flakes over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant and lightly infused. Do not allow to boil. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
04 - Generously drizzle the warm spiced honey over the whipped feta, allowing it to pool naturally across the surface.
05 - Scatter minced herbs over the top and finish with freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
06 - Serve immediately alongside crusty bread, pita chips, or fresh vegetable crudités for dipping.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- It looks like something from a restaurant menu but barely requires fifteen minutes and a food processor.
- The hot honey drizzle is addictive enough that guests will scrape the bowl clean and ask for the recipe before leaving.
02 -
- Do not skip draining the feta, because excess brine will make the dip runny and dull the texture you worked for.
- Letting the honey cool for just a minute before drizzling prevents it from melting into the cheese and disappearing entirely.
03 -
- Taste your feta before blending, since saltiness varies wildly between brands, and adjust accordingly.
- Warm the honey just before serving so it flows in beautiful ribbons rather than pooling in one spot.