Creamy Feta and Honey Whipped Dip

This incredibly easy yet delicious creamy feta and honey whipped dip is so versatile and such a family crowd pleaser. It’s salty, creamy, rich and sweet all in one dip. What’s better is that it’s nutritious and both adults and kids love it!

This spread is far better than any store bought dip I’ve had and doesn’t contain those pesky preservatives that most store bought dips tend to have. It’s pretty addictive!

Ingredients

As this recipe is so easy to make and versatile, there are only a small number of ingredients that form the base of the dip. You can add more ingredients to this to further enhance the flavour profile.

The ingredients that you’ll need for this luxurious dip are:

• Feta It’s best to use goat’s or sheep’s milk goats cheese as these tend to be creamier and tangier in taste. However, if you have cow’s milk feta then this is also ok.
• Greek yogurt If you’re using cow’s milk feta cheese then full fat Greek yoghurt will make up for the missing creaminess that goat’s or sheep’s milk brings. Otherwise, low fat yoghurt is best.
• Lemon juice This brings a wonderful zingy tartness to the cheese. More juice will make the feta more loose in texture.
• Honey The sweetness of honey pairs really well with the saltiness of the feta. Maple syrup is also a good substitute if you don’t have any honey to hand.
• Chilli flakes This is optional. The best thing is that you can add more of this after you’ve made the whipped feta dip as a topping.

In order to make this creamy dip, you’ll need a food processor. You can make this by had but it’ll require a lot of arm power to get that whipped creamy texture.

Instructions

This honestly could not be easier! To a food processor, add feta, honey, Greek yoghurt, lemon juice and your desired quantity of chilli flakes and blitz for 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides and blitz more until you get the whipped texture you’re after.

What to serve creamy feta and honey whipped dip with

You can enjoy this a multitude of ways. Here are some ideas to inspire you:

• Add on top of toast as a snack and then top this with slices of ripe tomatoes for a yummy breakfast.
• Use it as a sandwich filler along with tomatoes, a plain protein and other salad of your choice.
• Include this as part of a cheese board or grazing platter. This dip goes so well with crackers.
• Serve it as a dip for bread or vegetables.
• Dollop a scoop or couple of scoops of this to a salad as a nutritious dressing.

Want to make this dip in advance?

No problem! Just whip up the cheeses, garlic and basil and put them on a plate. Cover with cling film and pop in the fridge until you need it. Drizzle honey and add some extra goodies when you’re ready to wow your guests.

What if you have some leftovers?

Well, that’s unlikely, because this dip is so yummy. But if you do, you can keep it for another day in the fridge. Just wrap it well or store it in a sealed container.