Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip
Add this Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip to your holiday table this year. A light and creamy dip topped off with cranberry sauce and pistachios. Great served alongside a Charcuterie Board and fancy crackers to get the festivities started.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 261kcal
Ingredients
- 6 oz feta cheese at room temperature
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- juice of 1/2 a lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/3 cup pistachios chopped
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl combine the soft feta cheese, cream cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, garlic powder, dried oregano and fresh parsley. Mix on high speed with your electric mixer for about 3 - 4 minutes or until really smooth and there are no lumps. If it's still thick, add a tablespoon of olive oil and a little extra lemon juice.
- Spread the whipped feta in a wide rimmed shallow bowl or plate. Evenly spread over the cranberry sauce and top with chopped pistachios. Drizzle over extra tablespoon of olive oil.
- Serve with crackers of your choice.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Notes
- Use room temperature cheese - It's important that both the Feta cheese and the cream cheese are at room temperature. They will whip much easier this way. If the Feta is cold, it will be more difficult to whip and may be a little lumpy. A few lumps are just fine!
- Spread the dip thin before topping - You can spread this dip directly onto a board or use a shallow bowl. Just make sure not to spread it too thick as you want to be able to spread the cranberry sauce over the entire surface.
- Tips for getting the right texture - If the dip is runny, add more feta cheese and give it a taste. Adjust the seasonings, if necessary. If the dip gets too stiff, add a drizzle of olive oil to thin it out. If the dip is too bitter, add a drizzle of honey to balance it out.
- Make ahead tips - You can make the dip up to one day before hand, but you will have to mix it and top the dip just before serving. If making the day before. Prepare the dip and keep it in an airtight container in the fridge. Just before serving, mix until smooth and top as directed in the recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip
Amount Per Serving (1 serving (based on six servings))
Calories 261
Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 44mg15%
Sodium 385mg17%
Potassium 134mg4%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 524IU10%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 170mg17%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.