Whipped Feta
There's something luscious about whipped feta that makes it taste so awesome! The basic concept of whipping feta cheese into a creamy whipped feta dip is basic and so simple, yet life changing! Similar to whipping chickpeas into hummus, you need to make this whipped feta recipe ASAP!!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/3 cup olive oil extra virgin Mina Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tabelspoon honey
- 1/8 teaspoon each of salt and pepper
Topping
- 1/4 cup green olives chopped
- 3 tablespoons walnuts chopped
- 1 teaspoon thyme leaves fresh
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Harissa sauce
Instructions
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Add all the ingredients in a food processor.
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Process until just blended but still thick. Scrape the bowl of the food processor and process again until smooth.
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You want a fluffy creamy whipped feta.
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Make the topping my mixing all ingredients in a bowl
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Top the feta dip with the toppings
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serve with pita chips or apples or cucumbers.
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enjoy
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
Pro Tips For Whipped Feta
- Start with your favorite type of feta cheese. Crumbled feta or creamy works well. Goat or cow or a combo also works!
- Always use room-temperature feta as cold cheese blends poorly
- Greek yogurt is used in the recipe to add the creamy to the feta crumbles. Feel free to use sour cream, regular yogurt or even cream cheese for an extra layer of creamy. Ricotta also adds a unique texture.
- Seasoning and flavoring such as garlic, honey, lemon juice, spice, herbs are all up to your taste.
- Don't over salt, because feta cheese is salty enough. If it tastes too salty, add more yogurt to balance it out.
- Always remember you need to scrape the bowl of the food processor as you go.
- The topping is an extra layer of flavor and texture to the whipped feta so I urge you to add it!
- Serve right away with homemade pita chips and veggies, and fruits
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for upto 5 days
- Check out the section above on how to use whipped feta other than in a dip.
- For ultra smooth texture, blend 2–3 minutes. For rustic texture, stop earlier
What It Should Taste Like
- Salty but balanced
- Tangy
- Creamy
- Bright
- Slightly sharp
- Luxurious mouthfeel
- Clean finish
Not:
- Gritty
- Overly sour
- Heavy
- Over-salted
Whipped Feta Variations
- Whipped Feta with Honey: Add drizzle of honey, perfect for hot honey crostini.
- Whipped Feta with Roasted Red Peppers: Blend in roasted peppers for a sweet and smoky taste.
- Spicy Whipped Feta: Add chili flakes or Harissa Vinaigrette, or Chili Oil Recipe.
- Whipped Feta Without Yogurt: Use olive oil only to balance texture for a stronger feta flavor.
- Whipped Feta with Cream Cheese: Milder, American style version, tastes less authentic.
- Vegan Whipped Feta: Use plant based feta substitute, it tastes great but texture will differ.
How long can you store whipped feta?
You can store the whipped in an air tight container anywhere between 3-5 days. This will depends on additions you may have added to the dip which sometimes cause it to go bad sooner. If using my recipe below, then 5 days.
Why Is My Whipped Feta Gritty?
- Feta too cold
- Not blended long enough
- Low quality feta
- To fix this: Blend longer and wait until the cheese is room temp.
Why Is It Too Salty?
- You used pre crumbled feta
- The brine wasn't drained well
- Too much added extra salt
- To fix this: Blend in more yogurt or a splash of cream.
Why Is It Runny?
- Too much yogurt was added
- Too much lemon added
- The mixture was Over processed
- To fix this: Add more feta and re blend.
Why Did It Separate?
- Too much oil was added
- Overmixed or over heated in the food processor
- To fix this: Chill and re blend briefly.
How to Use Whipped Feta
- Makes the best DIP, and top it with an amazing nut olive topping (more on that below)
- Serve with homemade Pita Chips
- Spread on toast or sandwich or wraps.
- Use it as a sauce for grilled meats and veggies
- Use it on your pizza!
- Turn it into a salad dressing
- Use it as a base sauce for many dishes like this Lamb Shanks with Skyr, Honeynut Squash and more!
- Serve it with Perfect Baked Potato Wedges with Avocado Crema, Air Fryer Chicken Wings, Calamari, Lamb Gyro Recipe and so much more!
What is whipped feta made of?
Feta cheese blended with olive oil and often Greek yogurt until smooth. Aromatics like lemon, herbs and honey are optional and added often.
Can you make whipped feta without a food processor?
Yes, using a high powered blender or by hand with a fork for rustic texture.
Is whipped feta healthy?
It’s protein rich but high in sodium. Best enjoyed in moderation.
Is whipped feta gluten-free?
Yes, if served with gluten free accompaniments.