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Festive Whipped Cranberry Feta Dip

A creamy, tangy whipped feta dip topped with sweet-tart cranberries, perfect for holiday entertaining and festive appetizer spreads.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dip Base
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp honey
Cranberry Topping
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. In a small saucepan combine cranberries, sugar, and water. Cook over medium heat until cranberries soften and begin to burst.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in honey. Allow the cranberry topping to cool completely.
  3. In a food processor combine feta, cream cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, and honey.
  4. Blend until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
  5. Spread the whipped feta mixture into a shallow serving bowl.
  6. Top with cooled cranberry mixture and garnish with chopped parsley.
  7. Serve immediately with crackers, crostini, or vegetables.

Notes

For extra flavor add orange zest or toasted walnuts on top before serving.