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Creamy Whipped Feta Dip with Roasted Garlic and Hot Honey Drizzle

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A quick and easy whipped feta dip featuring roasted garlic and a sweet-spicy hot honey drizzle, perfect for entertaining and casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225 g) feta cheese, preferably in brine
  • 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt, full-fat
  • 1 whole bulb garlic, roasted
  • 2 tablespoons hot honey (or regular honey mixed with a pinch of red pepper flakes)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh herbs (parsley or thyme), optional for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top off the garlic bulb, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 35-40 minutes until soft and golden. Let cool.
  2. In a food processor, combine softened cream cheese, feta cheese, and Greek yogurt. Pulse until smooth but still slightly thick.
  3. Squeeze roasted garlic cloves out of skins and add to the processor. Blend until fully incorporated and creamy. Add a teaspoon of olive oil or splash of water if mixture is too thick.
  4. Add fresh lemon juice, salt (if needed), and freshly ground black pepper. Pulse a few more times to mix. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  5. Transfer the whipped feta dip to a serving bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Just before serving, drizzle hot honey generously over the top. Warm honey slightly if desired for easier pouring.
  7. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs and extra black pepper if desired. Serve with warm pita, crunchy vegetables, or crusty bread.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese and Greek yogurt for smoother blending. Roast garlic until golden and soft to mellow its flavor. Adjust salt carefully as feta is salty. If hot honey is unavailable, warm regular honey with chili flakes as a substitute. The dip tastes better after chilling for a few hours. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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Keywords: whipped feta dip, roasted garlic dip, hot honey dip, easy appetizer, party dip, creamy feta spread

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