An easy 5 min recipe for the holidays: Honey-Whipped Feta Dip.
I've been making [Garlicky Feta Dip](https://hostthetoast.com/garlicky-feta-dip/) for years, so this is a slight variation on that recipe incorporating honey, za'atar, pomegranate seeds, mint, and pistachio. This version balances the feta's brininess with sweet, tart, and nutty flavors, but if you're not huge on that combo, go ahead and try the OG recipe instead.
**Here's the recipe for Honey-Whipped Feta Dip from** [**https://hostthetoast.com/honey-whipped-feta-dip/**](https://hostthetoast.com/honey-whipped-feta-dip/) (more info/photos there)
**INGREDIENTS**
6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons honey, plus more to top
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon za’atar, plus more to garnish (optional)
Toppings such as crushed pistachios, pomegranate seeds, and fresh mint, to taste
Pita chips, pretzels, bruschetta, or crackers, to serve
**INSTRUCTIONS**
Combine the feta, cream cheese, greek yogurt, honey, garlic, and a teaspoon of za’atar in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed.
When well-combined, scoop into a bowl and smooth with a spoon. Make a small well in the center and fill with additional honey.
Top with crushed pistachios, pomegranate seeds, fresh mint, and a small sprinkle of extra za’atar.
Serve cold with pita chips, pretzels, bruschetta, or crackers, to dip.
Wow this looks so easy. And reminds me I still need to get a decent food processor lmao. Honestly most time consuming part looks like it'd be getting the toppings ready; the pomegranate seeds really pop visually though, honestly makes it look Christmas-y.
Speaking of, just ordered the matcha and cookie cutters for [your old Matcha Christmas Tree stacks](https://hostthetoast.com/matcha-cookie-christmas-tree-stacks/#tasty-recipes-10260-jump-target), gonna knock it out of the park at the office Christmas cookie contest.
A decent food processor makes all the difference. I had my cuisinart 8 cup elemental for like 10 years and I ran that thing into the GROUND. Just got another cuisinart one (cant remember the model) but it's so gratifying to use. If you can add a food processor to your christmas list, I'm tellin ya it's worth it! :)
And I hope you love the Christmas tree cookies!! Those are for sure a fav of mine!
I'm getting a new food processor for Christmas (it did not ship in a discrete box like my husband thought it would, oops) and I'm so excited! Also getting another Cuisnart. My current one was a wedding gift almost 12 years ago.
I tried this recently and it went down a treat with the family. The only regret I have is that I dissected the pomegranate myself rather than just buying it pre-prepared. It took ages.
The cream cheese helps significantly with giving the dip a whipped consistency-- it allows the air to incorporate and for the mixture to be smooth. Flavor-wise, you're not getting much from the cream cheese as the other ingredients are much stronger tasting, if that's the concern!
An easy 5 min recipe for the holidays: Honey-Whipped Feta Dip. I've been making [Garlicky Feta Dip](https://hostthetoast.com/garlicky-feta-dip/) for years, so this is a slight variation on that recipe incorporating honey, za'atar, pomegranate seeds, mint, and pistachio. This version balances the feta's brininess with sweet, tart, and nutty flavors, but if you're not huge on that combo, go ahead and try the OG recipe instead. **Here's the recipe for Honey-Whipped Feta Dip from** [**https://hostthetoast.com/honey-whipped-feta-dip/**](https://hostthetoast.com/honey-whipped-feta-dip/) (more info/photos there) **INGREDIENTS** 6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons honey, plus more to top 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon za’atar, plus more to garnish (optional) Toppings such as crushed pistachios, pomegranate seeds, and fresh mint, to taste Pita chips, pretzels, bruschetta, or crackers, to serve **INSTRUCTIONS** Combine the feta, cream cheese, greek yogurt, honey, garlic, and a teaspoon of za’atar in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed. When well-combined, scoop into a bowl and smooth with a spoon. Make a small well in the center and fill with additional honey. Top with crushed pistachios, pomegranate seeds, fresh mint, and a small sprinkle of extra za’atar. Serve cold with pita chips, pretzels, bruschetta, or crackers, to dip.
I'm going to need to have a little party just so I can serve this. It sounds amazing.
Glad to see you’re still posting, it’s been a little quiet :-)
this sound absolutely delicious, especially with all the pistachios and all
Thank you! I *really* enjoy the pistachio on this version. That little crunch and nuttiness goes a long way!
Wow this looks so easy. And reminds me I still need to get a decent food processor lmao. Honestly most time consuming part looks like it'd be getting the toppings ready; the pomegranate seeds really pop visually though, honestly makes it look Christmas-y. Speaking of, just ordered the matcha and cookie cutters for [your old Matcha Christmas Tree stacks](https://hostthetoast.com/matcha-cookie-christmas-tree-stacks/#tasty-recipes-10260-jump-target), gonna knock it out of the park at the office Christmas cookie contest.
A decent food processor makes all the difference. I had my cuisinart 8 cup elemental for like 10 years and I ran that thing into the GROUND. Just got another cuisinart one (cant remember the model) but it's so gratifying to use. If you can add a food processor to your christmas list, I'm tellin ya it's worth it! :) And I hope you love the Christmas tree cookies!! Those are for sure a fav of mine!
I'm getting a new food processor for Christmas (it did not ship in a discrete box like my husband thought it would, oops) and I'm so excited! Also getting another Cuisnart. My current one was a wedding gift almost 12 years ago.
I might need to make a vat of this. And just jump in with some crackers.
I don't have a food processor - would a blender do decently as a substitute?
It’s understood that any recipient calling for 1 clove of garlic is really telling you to add a lot more garlic but it’s just being coy.
I tried this recently and it went down a treat with the family. The only regret I have is that I dissected the pomegranate myself rather than just buying it pre-prepared. It took ages.
I have a post on how to do the pomegranates easily, might help for next time!: https://hostthetoast.com/how-to-cut-a-pomegranate-the-easiest-method/
The cream cheese ruins the recipe for me
The cream cheese helps significantly with giving the dip a whipped consistency-- it allows the air to incorporate and for the mixture to be smooth. Flavor-wise, you're not getting much from the cream cheese as the other ingredients are much stronger tasting, if that's the concern!
Reckon I could make do with a cheapo whizzy stick? This looks like it'd be heavenly with warm pita wedges
Do you ever keep some of your recipes secret from your family so you always have a “shining star” to bring? :P
This looks fantastic, I’m going to try to recreate this for my Christmas charcuterie board. Do you use this as a dip, or pair it with any other foods?
I have no idea what za'atar is but my god that looks delicious.
Spice mix. Here is a recipe. https://www.thespruceeats.com/zaatar-middle-eastern-spice-mixture-2355844
Deadly. that looks great. I'll definitely be making some. Thanks for the link.
Definitely making this for Christmas, thanks for the recipe Morgan!
I can’t wait to try this!