Whipped Feta Roasted Garlic Dip with Honey

Whipped Feta Roasted Garlic Dip with Honey combines the tanginess of feta with the sweetness of honey and the depth of roasted garlic, making it a crowd-pleasing appetizer for any occasion.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Mediterranean

Keyword Whipped Feta Roasted Garlic Dip with Honey

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 344kcal

Equipment

measuring cups and spoons To measure out ingredients like olive oil, honey, and spices.
mixing bowls For prepping ingredients like feta and cream cheese before adding them to the food processor.
parchment paper To line the baking sheet for easy cleanup.
Knife To slice and chop the lemon.
baking sheet To roast the lemon and garlic.
small oven-safe ramekin To roast the garlic in olive oil.
food processor or blender. To blend the dip until smooth.
honey wand (optional) For drizzling honey over the final dip.

Ingredients

1 large lemon* cut into chunks with the rind intact
1/2 cup olive oil** divided and extra for drizzling
5 large cloves of garlic (use a few more if your cloves are small)
1 (8 oz.) block feta cheese
1 (8 oz.) block cream cheese (use full-fat for the best flavor)
1/4 cup honey plus extra for drizzling
1 tsp. red pepper flakes plus more for garnish
1 tsp. fresh thyme plus more for garnish
1 tsp. fresh oregano plus more for garnish
optional garnish: sliced lemon
serve with toasted baguette, pita bread, cucumbers or carrots.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350º F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut the lemon into chunks, including the rind, and remove the seeds. Place the chunks on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
1 large lemon*, 1/2 cup olive oil**
In a small (oven-safe) ramekin, add the garlic cloves and cover them with ¼ cup of olive oil. Place the ramekin on the baking sheet with the lemon. Roast for 15 minutes.
5 large cloves of garlic
In a food processor, combine the feta, cream cheese, the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, honey, red pepper flakes, thyme, oregano, and the roasted lemon (rind included). Add the entire ramekin of roasted garlic and olive oil. Pulse until smooth, then blend until fully combined.
1 (8 oz.) block feta cheese, 1 (8 oz.) block cream cheese, 1/4 cup honey, 1 tsp. red pepper flakes, 1 tsp. fresh thyme, 1 tsp. fresh oregano
Transfer the dip to a serving dish and top with Kalamata olives, honey, fresh thyme, and red pepper flakes and sliced lemon. Serve with cucumbers, carrots, pita bread, or toasted baguette.
serve with toasted baguette, pita bread, cucumbers or carrots., optional garnish: sliced lemon

Notes

*Lemon: When choosing a lemon for this recipe, look for one with a thinner rind. Select a lemon that feels heavy for it's size and has smooth, glossy skin, as these usually have less pith and more juice. A really thick rind would be too much for this dip.

**Olive Oil: Roast the garlic in olive oil, but consider using extra-virgin olive oil for the portion that gets blended into the dip. While it's not a must, it adds a rich layer of flavor. You can even use a flavored extra-virgin olive oil for the dip or to drizzle on top for an extra touch.

Serving Portions: This whipped feta dip would typically serve about 6-8 people, depending on portion sizes and what you're serving it with. If you're serving it as an appetizer alongside pita, veggies, or bread, it should comfortably serve that many.

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