Description
A creamy, tangy whipped feta dip topped with sweet honey, crunchy pistachios, and tart cranberries. This no-cook appetizer is both elegant and effortless, perfect for entertaining or enjoying solo with your favorite bread or crackers.
Ingredients
- 8 oz block feta cheese (preferably in brine)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup pistachios (toasted and chopped)
- 1/4 cup cranberries (fresh, frozen, or dried and soaked)
- Optional: pinch of zaatar or Aleppo pepper
- Bread, crackers, or vegetables for serving
Instructions
- Add feta and cream cheese to a food processor. Blend until very smooth.
- While blending, slowly pour in olive oil until fully incorporated and the dip is airy.
- Toast pistachios in a dry pan for 2–3 minutes, then chop once cooled.
- If using dried cranberries, soak in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain.
- Spread whipped feta on a serving dish in swooshes with a spoon.
- Top with cranberries and pistachios.
- Drizzle with honey and olive oil.
- Sprinkle with zaatar or Aleppo pepper, if desired.
- Serve with bread, crackers, or vegetables.