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Whipped Feta Dip with Honey Pistachios and Cranberries

Whipped feta dip with honey pistachios and cranberries pairs a very smooth, tangy feta base with a warm, sweet-and-crunchy topping. Chill the dip before spooning on the honey-coated pistachios and cranberries.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Chilling 30 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 217
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Whip the feta
  • 1 block (8 oz) feta cheese drained and crumbled
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 0.125 tsp black pepper
Honey pistachios and cranberries
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 0.5 cup shelled roasted unsalted pistachios
  • 0.33 cup dried cranberries

Equipment

  • 1 food processor
  • 1 small saucepan
  • 1 serving bowl

Method
 

Whip the feta
  1. In a food processor, combine the feta cheese, cream cheese, plain Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and black pepper; process for 1 to 2 minutes, stopping once to scrape down the sides, until very smooth.
  2. Spoon the whipped feta into a serving bowl.
  3. Refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes.
Make the topping
  1. Warm the honey in a small saucepan over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring, just until runny.
  2. Remove the pan from the heat.
  3. Stir in the pistachios and dried cranberries.
  4. Spoon the topping over the chilled feta.

Notes

For the smoothest dip, soften the cream cheese before processing. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended. For a dairy-free option, use dairy-free feta, cream cheese, and yogurt.