Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip

This Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip is the kind of appetizer you make once, and then everyone asks for the recipe. It’s creamy, sweet, salty, crunchy, and just festive enough to feel special… but it comes together in 15 minutes with zero cooking required. Yes, really!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip

Prep Time 12

Total Time 12

Servings servings

Calories 314kcal

Author Ioana

Ingredients

1 cup cranberry sauce store-bought or homemade cranberry sauce
2 garlic cloves
1 tsp orange zest plus more to garnish
1 tbsp orange juice
12 ounces feta cheese
2 tbsp olive oil
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup roasted salted pistachio chopped
Hot honey to garnish
Fresh thyme chopped, to garnish
Toasted bread crostini pita, or crackers for serving

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Instructions

Prepare the Cranberry Sauce. If using store-bought cranberry sauce, stir it to break it up. If making homemade, ensure the sauce is cooled to room temperature before using.
Whip the Feta. Add the crumbled feta cheese, olive oil, and heavy cream in a food processor or stand mixer.
Add the minced garlic, orange zest, and orange juice.
Process or mix until the feta becomes smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
Assemble the Dip. Transfer the whipped feta mixture into a serving bowl.
Spoon the cranberry sauce over the whipped feta, spreading it into an even layer. If you like, gently swirl the cranberry sauce into the whipped feta for a marbled effect.
Garnish the Dip. Sprinkle the chopped roasted pistachios over the top, drizzle with hot honey for sweetness, and finish with extra orange zest and fresh chopped thyme for a burst of color and flavor.
Serve. Serve the dip with toasted bread crostini, pita, or crackers on the side for dipping. Enjoy!

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