Creamy Whipped Feta Dip with Honey, Chili Flakes & Pine Nuts
A quick and easy whipped feta dip that balances salty, sweet, and spicy flavors with a creamy, mousse-like texture, topped with toasted pine nuts for a buttery crunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened (or full-fat Greek yogurt as a lighter substitute)
- 2 tbsp honey (raw or wildflower preferred)
- 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted (or toasted walnuts/slivered almonds as substitutes)
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 small clove garlic, minced (optional)
- Fresh herbs (oregano or thyme), chopped (optional)
- Pinch of salt (optional, depending on feta saltiness)
Instructions
- Toast the pine nuts in a small dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant. Remove immediately to cool.
- Place crumbled feta and softened cream cheese into a food processor bowl.
- Add honey, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic (if using), and a pinch of salt. Pulse to combine.
- Process on high speed for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is fluffy and smooth, scraping down the sides once or twice.
- Taste and gradually add chili flakes, pulsing briefly to incorporate. Adjust honey or lemon juice if desired.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Drizzle extra honey on top, sprinkle chili flakes, and scatter toasted pine nuts.
- Serve immediately with pita bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
Softening the cream cheese before blending is key to a smooth texture. Toast pine nuts carefully on medium-low heat to avoid burning. Adjust chili flakes and honey gradually to balance heat and sweetness. The dip can be made a few hours ahead and stored refrigerated; bring to room temperature and stir gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2
- Fat: 8.5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 2.5
- Fiber: 0.2
- Protein: 3.5
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