Description
Indulge in this luscious Whipped Feta Dip with Roasted Strawberries, a delightful combination of creamy feta cheese blended with sweet roasted strawberries. Perfect for parties or a flavorful snack!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Whipped Feta:
- 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
For the Roasted Strawberries:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- pinch of salt
Additional:
- Optional fresh thyme for garnish
- Crusty bread or crackers for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Roast Strawberries: Toss halved strawberries with balsamic vinegar, sugar, and salt. Roast for 15–20 minutes until soft and syrupy.
- Prepare Whipped Feta: In a food processor, blend feta cheese, cream cheese, olive oil, honey, and lemon zest until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble: Transfer whipped feta to a serving dish, swirl the top, and spoon roasted strawberries over the dip.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh thyme if desired. Serve with crusty bread or crackers.
Notes
- For a tangier dip, add a tablespoon of Greek yogurt when blending the feta.
- Roasted blueberries or blackberries can be used as a variation.
- This dip pairs well with salty pita chips or fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting and Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: ~80
- Sugar: ~3 g
- Sodium: ~220 mg
- Fat: ~6 g
- Saturated Fat: ~3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~4 g
- Fiber: ~0 g
- Protein: ~2 g
- Cholesterol: ~15 mg
