Description
Whipped Feta with Hot Honey is a creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy spread that combines smooth whipped feta and cottage cheese with a drizzle of sweet and spicy hot honey. Garnished with toasted pistachios and red pepper flakes, it’s perfect for serving with apple slices, crackers, pretzel chips, or vegetable sticks as a delightful appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Cheese Mixture
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled into chunks
- ⅔ cup 2% cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 4 teaspoons hot honey, divided
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons roasted salted pistachios, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Serving Suggestions
- Apple slices
- Crackers
- Pretzel chips
- Veggie sticks
Instructions
- Prepare the cheese mixture: Add the crumbled feta cheese, cottage cheese, olive oil, and 1 teaspoon of hot honey to a small food processor. Pulse initially to break up the feta into smaller pieces, then run the processor continuously until the mixture becomes completely smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure even blending.
- Assemble and garnish: Spoon the smooth whipped feta mixture into a shallow bowl and spread it into an even layer. Drizzle the remaining 3 teaspoons of hot honey over the top. Sprinkle the chopped roasted pistachios and red pepper flakes evenly over the surface for added texture and a hint of spice.
- Serve: Offer the whipped feta spread alongside apple slices, crackers, pretzel chips, and/or vegetable sticks for dipping and enjoying this flavorful appetizer.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of hot honey and red pepper flakes according to your preferred level of sweetness and spiciness.
- For a creamier texture, let the whipped feta chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
- Try swapping pistachios for other nuts like walnuts or almonds for a different flavor and crunch.
- Use gluten-free crackers or veggie sticks to keep the appetizer gluten-free.
