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cranberry whipped feta dip in a pink bowl

The Best Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip (holiday recipe!)

5 from 4 votes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cranberry, holiday appetizer, whipped feta
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 -6
Author: Jess
This quick & delicious cranberry whipped feta dip is the perfect holiday appetizer! Make it with just 10 ingredients & under 20 minutes!
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Ingredients

For the cranberries

  • 2 cups frozen or fresh cranberries
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • zest & juice of one orange
  • 1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp nutmeg

For the whipped feta

  • 225 g (8oz) feta cheese, (about 1 1/2 cups crumbled feta)
  • 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1/4 tsp chili flakes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil 

Garnishes

  • 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
  • 1-2 tbsp honey to drizzle
  • fresh thyme if desired

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan add cranberries, maple syrup, orange zest, orange juice and nutmeg and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Once boiling, turn to medium-low and keep at a simmer for about 6-10 minutes, stirring occasionally or until cranberries have burst and start to reduce to a jam-like consistency. Once done, remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • Whip the feta by adding feta cheese, greek yogurt, chili flakes and olive oil to a food processor and blend on high until smooth and creamy. (You can also bend using an immersion blender).
  • Once the cranberries have cooled, assemble the dip by layering the whipped feta in a low bowl. Top with the cranberry compote, chopped pistachios, a drizzle of honey and fresh thyme leaves if desired.

Notes

  • Want to make your own crostini? Preheat the oven to 400°F. Use a bread knife to slice a baguette into 1-inch thick slices. Brush the bread slices with olive oil on one side and place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes, then flip and bake for another 5 minutes until toasted.
  • You can make both the whipped feta and cranberry mixture up to 2 days ahead. Store in separate airtight containers in the fridge and take out about half an hour before assembling to bring to room temperature.
  • If you don't have feta, substituting with ricotta cheese will work great too. Whipped ricotta is just as delicious!
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