Go Back

Whipped Feta Dip with Hot Honey and Pistachios

Whipped feta dip with hot honey and pistachios combines tangy, creamy feta with warm honey and a gentle kick of red pepper. Process the dip until smooth, then finish it with chopped pistachios for a crunchy appetizer.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 265
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the dip
  • 1 block (8 oz) feta cheese drained and broken into pieces
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For the hot honey and topping
  • 0.25 cup honey
  • 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 0.25 cup shelled pistachios finely chopped

Equipment

  • 1 food processor
  • 1 shallow serving bowl
  • 1 small saucepan

Method
 

Make the dip
  1. Process the feta, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, olive oil, and lemon juice in a food processor, scraping down the sides as needed, until smooth and creamy.
  2. Spoon the dip into a shallow serving bowl.
Prepare the topping and serve
  1. Warm the honey and crushed red pepper flakes in a small saucepan over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until the honey is loose and warm; do not let it boil.
  2. Drizzle the hot honey over the dip.
  3. Sprinkle with the chopped pistachios.
  4. Serve.

Notes

For the smoothest texture, let the cream cheese soften before processing. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; freezing is not recommended. For a milder topping, reduce the crushed red pepper flakes.