Whipped Feta Recipe

Bowl of whipped feta dip with bread slices.

5 from 2 votes

Whip up this creamy whipped feta dip in under 10 minutes. Feta dip makes a fantastic appetizer, healthy snack, sandwich spread, bruschetta topping, and much more.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Appetizer, Picnic Food, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Appetizer, Mediterranean

Servings: cups

Calories: 612kcal

Author: Kate O'Malley

Ingredients

8 oz Feta cheese (in brine)
½ cup Greek Yogurt
1 tablespoon brine or water more if the dip is too thick
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
2 cloves garlic see note
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a food processor and pulse on high until ingredients start to break down and become smooth.
Blend continuously on high until the feta becomes light and fluffy.
If the whipped feta is still too thick, add a little more brine water. Use olive oil or water if you don’t have enough brine reserved.
Pour the dip into a serving dish, drizzle with olive oil.
Garnish with herbs, spices, honey or sesame seeds. (See recommendations)
Serve as a dip with pita bread, crackers, bread, raw vegetables or fruit slices. Or use as a sandwich spread or accompaniment to grilled meats.

Notes

Storage and Freezing

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. You can freeze whipped feta in airtight containers for 2-3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight. Stir well before serving.

Garnish Recommendations

This dip is fine with just a drizzle of olive oil, but you can add a little flavour enhancer with some of the following garnishes.

Whipped feta with a drizzle of honey.
Chilli flakes for a bit of heat.
Dried herbs such as dill
Dukkah for nuttiness.
Lemon zest or slices of preserved lemon for a bit of fresh zest.

Recipe Variation

You can roast the garlic – skin on in a little olive oil until soft for a more mellow, smokey sweet garlic flavour.

If serving with fruit such as a dip for watermelon or figs, you can leave the garlic out and opt for a little extra lemon zest and a drizzle of honey.

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