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Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip – Sweet, Salty, and Creamy Holiday Appetizer

A creamy whipped feta dip topped with sweet cranberry compote, honey, and herbs for an elegant holiday appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Whipped Feta Base
  • 8 oz feta cheese block
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Cranberry Topping
  • 1 cup cranberries fresh or frozen
  • 3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 0.25 cup water

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Serving bowl

Method
 

  1. Combine cranberries, honey, orange zest, and water in a saucepan and cook until cranberries burst and thicken.
  2. Cool cranberry mixture completely.
  3. Blend feta, cream cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, and pepper until smooth and fluffy.
  4. Spread whipped feta into a serving bowl.
  5. Top with cranberry mixture and garnish as desired.

Notes

Best served at room temperature with crackers or crostini.