Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip

Cranberry whipped feta bowl served in a bowl with rosemary crackers resting next to the bowl.

This cranberry whipped feta dip is the perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and bright—farm-fresh feta whipped until airy, then topped with a jewel-toned cranberry swirl. The feta brings rich savory depth, while the cranberries add a pop of tart sweetness that tastes like the holidays without any fuss.

Course Appetizer, Dip

Cuisine Greek

Keyword Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip, holiday appetizer dip

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 202kcal

Ingredients

The Cranberry Sauce

⅓ cup fresh orange juice (80 ml), plus 1 tsp. finely grated orange zest (5 ml)
2 tablespoons honey (30g), divided
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (120g)

The Whipped Feta

2 sprigs thyme (10g), leaves only
8 oz. feta in brine (225g), cut into small cubes
2 cloves garlic grated or minced
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (1g)
4 oz. cream cheese (115g), room temperature
1 tablespoon honey (15ml)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (30ml)

Garnish

drizzle Honey
Cranberry Sauce
2 tablespoons toasted chopped pistachios (30g)

Serve with: Rosemary crackers or crostini

Instructions

In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together orange juice and 2 tablespoon honey (30g) until combined, then bring to a boil. Add cranberries, reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and become saucy, about 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in orange zest. Let cool.
⅓ cup fresh orange juice, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
Meanwhile, drain brine from feta. In a food processor, pulse feta, garlic, red pepper flakes, and chopped thyme until feta breaks up into small crumbs. Add cream cheese and pulse until combined. With the motor running, drizzle in olive oil and blend until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
2 sprigs thyme, 8 oz. feta in brine, 2 cloves garlic, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 4 oz. cream cheese, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Transfer whipped feta to a serving bowl. Top with cooled cranberry sauce. Sprinkle with pistachios and drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon honey (15 g). Serve with crackers.
drizzle Honey, Cranberry Sauce, 2 tablespoons toasted chopped pistachios, 1 tablespoon honey

Notes

Make Ahead & Storage:
Got leftovers or planning ahead? Store this dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. If prepping in advance, hold off on adding the cranberry sauce and pistachios until just before serving for the freshest flavor and presentation.

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