A creamy, sweet-and-savory appetizer topped with dried cranberries, toasted nuts, fresh herbs, and honey. Perfect with crackers or toasted bread.
Ingredients
For the Dip:
- 8 oz (225 g) feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1–2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the Topping:
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Pinch of chili flakes, optional
Instructions
- Add feta, cream cheese, olive oil, Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and black pepper to a food processor.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Spoon the whipped feta into a serving bowl and spread evenly.
- Warm the honey slightly if needed, then drizzle it over the dip.
- Top with dried cranberries, chopped walnuts or pecans, rosemary, parsley, and optional chili flakes.
- Serve immediately with crackers, toasted bread, pita chips, or fresh vegetables.
Quick Info
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 0 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Servings: 6–8
Estimated Nutrition
Per serving, based on 8 servings:
- Calories: ~220 kcal
- Protein: ~6 g
- Carbohydrates: ~15 g
- Fat: ~15 g
- Fiber: ~1 g
- Sugar: ~11 g
- Sodium: ~430 mg
Nutrition will vary depending on the feta, cream cheese, nuts, and amount of honey used.
Q&A
Q: Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes! Prepare the whipped feta up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate. Add the toppings just before serving.
Q: Can I use goat cheese instead of feta?
Yes. Goat cheese will give the dip a softer, tangier flavor.
Q: Can I use fresh cranberries?
Dried cranberries work best for the sweet topping, but fresh cranberries can be cooked briefly with a little honey to make a cranberry topping.
Q: What can I serve with it?
Crackers, crostini, pita chips, toasted baguette, cucumber slices, and bell peppers all work well.
Q: Is it served hot or cold?
It is best served cool or at room temperature.