Description

This Whipped Feta Dip is a smooth, creamy, and tangy appetizer perfect for entertaining or casual snacking. Made by blending cold feta cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, and fresh lemon juice with garlic and olive oil, this dip offers a bright, savory flavor with a velvety texture. Garnished with parsley, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes, it's delicious served with pita chips, fresh vegetables, or pita bread.

Ingredients

Dip Ingredients

8 oz feta cheese block (cold, drained and crumbled)
4 oz cream cheese (cold)
1/2 cup thick sour cream (cold)
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (plus more for serving)
1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed, zest from 1 lemon reserved)
1 garlic clove (minced or pressed)
1/4 tsp fine sea salt (plus more to taste)

Garnishes & Serving

1-2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
Parsley (finely chopped, to garnish)
Zest from 1 lemon (reserved from above)
Red pepper flakes (crushed, to garnish)
Freshly ground black pepper (to garnish)
Pita bread
Pita chips
Sliced vegetables (cucumbers, radishes, bell pepper, small tomatoes)

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Instructions

Prepare ingredients and blend: In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a chopping blade, combine the cold crumbled feta cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, and fine sea salt. Blend on high speed for 3 to 4 minutes, scraping down the bowl halfway through, until the mixture becomes completely smooth and creamy.
Transfer and garnish: Spoon the whipped feta mixture into a shallow serving bowl. Use the back of a spoon to create swirling grooves on the surface. Drizzle the top with additional extra virgin olive oil, then sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes, finely chopped parsley, reserved lemon zest, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Serve: Serve the whipped feta dip immediately with pita chips, pita bread, or an assortment of sliced fresh vegetables for dipping. Alternatively, cover the dip and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

For the best texture, use cold ingredients straight from the refrigerator before blending.
Adjust the salt and lemon juice to taste for a brighter or more savory dip.
This dip can be made up to a day ahead; just cover and refrigerate before serving.
Serve with a variety of dippers like warm pita bread, crispy pita chips, or fresh vegetables for versatility.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.