Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip with Hot Honey Drizzle

🧀 Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip with Hot Honey Drizzle

Ingredients:

For the Dip:

• 8 oz (225 g) feta cheese, crumbled

• ½ cup (120 g) cream cheese, softened

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1–2 tbsp honey (to taste)

• 1 tsp lemon zest

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• ½ tsp black pepper

For the Cranberry Topping:

• 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries

• 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)

• 1 tbsp orange juice (or water)

• ½ tsp orange zest

• Pinch of salt

For the Hot Honey Drizzle:

• ¼ cup honey

• ½–1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust heat to taste)

Optional Garnishes:

• Fresh thyme or rosemary

• Chopped pistachios or walnuts

• Extra cranberries

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Instructions:

1. Make the Whipped Feta

1. In a food processor, add feta, cream cheese, olive oil, honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, and black pepper.

2. Blend until smooth and creamy (scrape down sides if needed).

3. Transfer to a serving bowl.

2. Make the Cranberry Topping

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, honey, orange juice, orange zest, and a pinch of salt.

2. Cook for 5–7 minutes until cranberries burst and mixture thickens slightly.

3. Remove from heat and let cool.

3. Make the Hot Honey

1. In a small pan, warm honey with red pepper flakes on low heat for 2–3 minutes (don’t boil).

2. Remove from heat and let steep while it cools slightly.

4. Assemble the Dip

1. Spoon the cranberry topping over the whipped feta.

2. Drizzle with hot honey.

3. Garnish with fresh herbs and nuts if desired.

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🍽 Serving Suggestions:

• Serve with pita chips, toasted baguette slices, crackers, or veggie sticks.

• Can be made ahead: whip feta up to 2 days before and refrigerate. Assemble topping before serving.