Description
A creamy, tangy dip made with whipped feta and fresh cranberries, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz feta cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- Fresh herbs (thyme or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. If using fresh cranberries, wash and rinse them thoroughly.
- In a food processor, blend the feta cheese and cream cheese until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.
- Add cranberries, garlic, olive oil, and honey (or maple syrup), and blend until incorporated but still chunky.
- Taste and adjust sweetness as needed, blending again if necessary.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with fresh herbs and whole cranberries.
- Chill for 30 minutes if desired before serving.
- Serve with crackers, fresh veggies, or warm pita bread.
Notes
Let the cheeses sit at room temperature before blending for a smoother texture. Adjust sweetness according to the tartness of cranberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cranberry, feta, dip, appetizer, holiday recipe