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Whipped feta dip

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Feta Cheese Recipes:
Whipped Feta Dip
You Can Make In 5 Minutes

5 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
9
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Whipped feta dip recipe is one of the easiest feta cheese recipes you can make in minutes, that will be polished off quicker than the time it took to fix it. To make this dip, all it takes is a block of feta cheese that is blended with Greek yoghurt, some lemon juice, garlic, and a generous amount of olive oil, until the mixture transforms into an ultra-smooth dip. You get a salty, tangy, lightly garlicky, and completely addictive dip, nothing like the plain crumbly block of feta cheese. Mediterranean mezze platters always have a creamy dip as part of them, so this whipped feta dip is perfect for it. In fact, it is one of the easiest feta cheese recipes, perfect to be served alongside pita bread or chips, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, or crackers for an effortless appetiser that looks impressive, and barely takes much effort. The alabaster surface of the whipped feta dip is also pale enough to add colourful garnishes like a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, some dried chilli flakes, fresh herbs like parsley and dill. Among all feta cheese recipes, this one stands out because of how little time it takes to put together, and it is a no-cook recipe, perfect for summer. Leftover whipped feta works as a sandwich spread, a burger condiment, a pasta sauce base, or a dressing for grain bowls and salads. For best results, allow the block feta to come to room temperature before blending, as room-temperature dairy incorporates far more smoothly. Refrigerate the dip for 10-15 minutes before serving to let the flavours develop.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
1 cup Block quality feta, drained
¾ cupGreek yoghurt
1 lemonLemon zest: Zest
2 tablespoonsExtra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoonRed pepper flakes
2 tablespoonsFresh mint, chopped
2 tablespoonsFresh parsley, chopped
2-3 tablespoonsToasted pine nuts (optional)
1-2 tablespoonsCrushed pistachios (optional)

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Description - Step 1

Step 1: Blend the feta base

Add the feta cheese, Greek yoghurt, and lemon zest to a food processor. Run the blender, then slowly pour in the olive oil while the processor is still running. Keep at it until smooth.

Step 1
Step 1: Blend the feta base
2-3 minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Plate the whipped feta
1 Minute
Step 3
Step 3: Add the toppings
1 Minute

FAQs

A: Whipped feta becomes creamy when blended with Greek yoghurt, cream cheese, olive oil, or ricotta, creating a smooth texture while balancing feta’s naturally crumbly consistency.

 

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