Description

This Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip is a delicious holiday appetizer featuring creamy whipped feta and cream cheese combined with tart cranberry sauce, sweet honey, and crunchy pistachios. Perfect for serving with toasted bread or crackers, it offers a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors with a smooth and fluffy texture.

Ingredients

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Cheese Base

8 ounces feta cheese (in the brine, brought to room temperature)
4 ounces cream cheese (softened)

Fruit and Sweeteners

½ cup whole cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons honey

Toppings

¼ cup chopped pistachios

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Instructions

Drain and Prepare Cheese: Drain the feta cheese to remove excess brine. Add the drained feta and softened cream cheese into the bowl of a food processor.
Combine Cheese: Pulse the food processor several times to blend the feta and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.
Add Cranberry and Honey: Add ¼ cup of the whole cranberry sauce and the honey to the cheese mixture. Pulse again until everything is combined well, maintaining a whipped texture.
Transfer and Garnish: Remove the whipped feta mixture from the food processor and spread it evenly on a serving platter or place it in a bowl.
Add Toppings: Spoon the remaining ¼ cup of cranberry sauce on top of the cheese spread, then sprinkle the chopped pistachios over the dip for a crunchy finish.
Serve: Serve this creamy cranberry whipped feta dip with toasted bread slices or crackers for a perfect holiday appetizer.

Notes

This cranberry feta cheese dip is perfect for holiday gatherings due to its festive colors and rich flavors.
The dip offers a creamy texture balanced with the tartness of cranberries and sweetness from honey.
Using whole cranberry sauce adds texture and fruity bursts to the dip.
Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of honey according to your preference.
Serve chilled or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 192 kcal
Sugar: 12 g
Sodium: 323 mg
Fat: 13 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 14 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 6 g
Cholesterol: 40 mg