Whipped Feta with Honey
Whipped Feta with Honey is a delicious and easy appetizer. When combined with the greek yogurt, it increases the protein and makes the dip extra creamy. Pair with your favorite chips for a delicious bite!
Do you ever go to restaurants and wonder how they get feta cheese to be smooth and creamy?
I know I always did, but now I figured out how to get that same result!
I use greek yogurt and olive oil to create the perfect Whipped Feta. The greek yogurt helps to thin out the crumbly feta and create a smooth texture.
Honey adds the perfect amount of sweetness! You could also try adding this creamy Whipped Honey on top.
The olive oil balances out the acid and simultaneously creates a silky texture in the feta dip.
One of my favorite parts about this recipe is that it is incredibly easy to make and you only need a few, simple ingredients!
Main Ingredients
- Feta Cheese
- Plain Greek Yogurt
- Olive Oil
- Lemon Zest
- Honey
- Red Pepper Flakes (Optional, for topping)
Why should you make this recipe?
- It is easy to make
- You can customize it to your liking / flavor preferences
- Perfect for a fun dip at home, for game day or to bring to a gathering with loved ones
- This recipe makes a big batch, whether you need to feed a big group or want leftovers for the week
- IT’S DELICIOUS!
What is the best olive oil to use in this recipe?
You can use ANY olive oil to make this recipe. Costco has a great price for the amount of olive oil you get. My family loves a good Costco run!
However, this Pompeian Olive Oil from Amazon has a delicious and smooth flavor. It’s not too overpowering while cutting the acid from the lemon zest perfectly.
When making this recipe, I will always say that the olive oil you have at home or at your local store is the best as it’s convenient to you.
How to Make Whipped Feta with Honey
- Cut the block of feta in chunks
- Add the feta and greek yogurt to a food processor
- Zest the lemon and add it to the food processor with the olive oil
- Start to blend the feta and other ingredients
- Blend until smooth and creamy and add more olive oil as needed
- If you feel it needs more acidity, add extra lemon zest
Frequently Asked Questions
My favorite feta cheese is President brand feta or the block of cheese from Trader Joe’s!
I have not tested the recipe with crumbles but I assume it would work similarly. If you choose to use crumbles, the end result of the dip may be affected.
It should take about 5-7 minutes total. You will want to turn the food processor off occasionally to scrape down the sides and give the feta dip a mix.
You could top the whipped feta with nuts such as pistachios. Instead of regular honey, you could also use hot honey!
Yes! You can make the day before for optimal freshness. Remove from the fridge about 20 minutes prior to serving. Plate, top with honey, red pepper flakes and enjoy!
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Whipped Feta with Honey
Ingredients
- 16 oz feta cheese
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp honey, for drizzling
- red pepper flakes , optional, for topping
Instructions
- Cut the block of feta in chunks
- Add the feta and greek yogurt to a food processor
- Zest the lemon and add it to the food processor with the olive oil
- Start to blend the feta and other ingredients
- Blend until smooth and creamy and add more olive oil, if needed
- If you feel it needs more acidity, add extra lemon zest
- Once it reaches the desired consistency, transfer it to a serving bowl
- Top with a honey drizzle and red pepper flakes
- Enjoy with your favorite chips and crackers!