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Whipped Feta Dip Recipe

Delicious feta-based dip that is perfect for any get-together.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Chill Time20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 1 batch
Calories: 936kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Food processor

Ingredients

Whipped Feta

  • 4 oz. feta cheese (crumbled)
  • 2 tbsp. cream cheese
  • 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
  • ground black pepper (as needed)
  • ¼ tsp. red chili flakes (optional for heat)

Tomato Confit

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (or grape tomatoes)
  • 3 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 medium garlic cloves (pressed or minced)
  • 1 small sprig of fresh thyme
  • 1 small sprig of fresh rosemary
  • 5 medium basil leaves
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 275°F.
    275 degrees set on an oven display.
  • In a baking dish, add the cherry tomatoes, olive oil, chopped garlic, thyme, rosemary, basil, salt, and pepper. 
    Cherry tomatoes in a baking dish with fresh herbs, garlic and oil.
  • Cook for 50-60 minutes, until the tomatoes are soft, slightly wrinkled, and charred.
    Baked tomato confit for Whipped Feta Dip.
  • In a food processor, combine the feta cheese, cream cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, and black pepper. Process until smooth, scraping down the sides and adding 1-2 tbsp water if necessary.
    Whipped feta on a spoon scraped from a food processor.
  • Spoon the feta on a serving plate and chill for about 20 minutes. Pile the tomato confit and its infused oil on top of the whipped feta. Sprinkle red chilli flakes and fresh basil. Enjoy with crackers, toasted bread, or warm pita.
    Overhead view of whipped feta in a serving dish with tomato confit on top.

Notes

Please note that the nutrition data given here is a ballpark figure. Exact data is not possible.

Nutrition

Serving: 1entire recipe | Calories: 936kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 91g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 49g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 1411mg | Potassium: 479mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1851IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 620mg | Iron: 2mg