Salted Honey Whipped Feta (Print View)

Creamy whipped feta topped with salted honey and floral hints, ideal for elegant appetizers or light dishes.

# Components:

→ Dairy

01 - 7 oz feta cheese, crumbled
02 - 3.5 oz cream cheese, softened

→ Flavorings

03 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
04 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest, plus extra for garnish
05 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Honey Topping

06 - 2 tablespoons good-quality honey
07 - 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon dried edible flowers such as lavender or rose petals, or fresh thyme leaves for garnish

# Method:

01 - Combine feta cheese, cream cheese, olive oil, lemon zest, and black pepper in a food processor. Blend for 2 to 3 minutes, scraping down the sides, until completely smooth and fluffy.
02 - Transfer the whipped feta to a serving bowl and spread into a swoosh pattern with the back of a spoon.
03 - In a small bowl, mix honey with flaky sea salt until combined.
04 - Drizzle the salted honey generously over the whipped feta. Garnish with edible flowers or fresh thyme and a sprinkle of extra lemon zest if desired.
05 - Serve immediately with warm pita, crostini, or fresh vegetables.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes fancy but takes less time than scrolling through your phone while waiting for water to boil.
  • The contrast between creamy feta and that salty-sweet honey drizzle is genuinely addictive.
  • It works for casual nights and impressive dinner parties without any adjustment.
02 -
  • Don't skip the softening step for cream cheese—cold cream cheese will seize up and create lumps that no amount of blending fixes, a mistake I made and spent ten minutes cursing.
  • The whipped feta is best served at room temperature or just barely chilled, since cold feta loses its silky texture and becomes dense and gluey.
03 -
  • If your feta is especially salty, let it sit in cold water for 15 minutes before crumbling to mellow it out slightly and prevent the finished dip from being aggressively sharp.
  • Make the whipped feta ahead and refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to three days, then add the honey and garnish fresh right before serving so everything stays distinct and doesn't meld into one texture.
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