Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip that combines tangy feta and cream cheese with sweet cranberry sauce and crunchy pistachios, perfect for holiday gatherings or anytime snacking.
Ingredients
Dip Ingredients
- 8 ounces feta cheese (in the brine, brought to room temp)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup whole cranberry sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
Toppings
- ¼ cup chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Drain the feta: Remove the feta cheese from its brine and let it come to room temperature for easier blending.
- Combine cheeses: Place the feta and softened cream cheese into the bowl of a food processor.
- Pulse cheeses: Pulse the mixture until the feta and cream cheese have combined into a smooth, creamy base.
- Add cranberry and honey: Add ¼ cup of cranberry sauce and 2 tablespoons of honey to the food processor bowl.
- Pulse to blend: Pulse again to blend the cranberry sauce and honey evenly into the cheese mixture.
- Transfer to serving dish: Remove the whipped cheese mixture from the processor and spread it on a serving platter or place in a bowl.
- Top the dip: Spoon the remaining cranberry sauce over the top of the dip, then sprinkle with chopped pistachios for a crunchy finish.
- Serve: Serve immediately with toasted bread or crackers for dipping and enjoy.
Notes
- Allow feta to come to room temperature for best texture and easier blending.
- Use whole cranberry sauce for texture contrast; you may substitute with fresh or frozen cranberries cooked down if preferred.
- For a vegan variation, substitute feta and cream cheese with plant-based alternatives.
- Serve the dip with pita chips, vegetable sticks, or your favorite crackers.
- Can be prepared a few hours in advance and refrigerated; bring to room temperature before serving for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American