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Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip (Video)

Creamy Feta mixed with herbs and spices, then topped off with a tart cranberry sauce, makes this dip the perfect appetizer for your New Year’s Eve party!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Course Appetizer
Servings 8 servings
Calories 189 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Ingredients

For the Cranberry Sauce

  • One orange zested and juiced
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 cup cranberries fresh or frozen
  • 1 sprig thyme

For the Dip

  • 6 ounces feta in brine cut into small cubes
  • 2 teaspoons chopped thyme leaves
  • 1 clove garlic diced
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 6 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons toasted chopped pistachios
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Crackers or crostini for serving

Instructions
 

Instructions

    For the Cranberry Sauce

    • Zest and juice orange, and add to a small saucepan over medium heat, along with honey. Stir until combined, then bring to a boil. Add cranberries and thyme sprig and return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and become saucy, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove thyme and set aside to cool.

    For the Dip

    • Drain and slice feta into cubes. Add feta, garlic, red pepper flakes, and chopped thyme to processor and pulse until mixture is crumbly.
    • Add cream cheese and pulse until combined. With motor running, drizzle in oil and blend until mixture is smooth and fluffy.
    • Transfer whipped feta to a serving bowl. Top with cooled cranberry sauce. Sprinkle with pistachios and drizzle with honey. Serve with crostini on the side.

    Notes

    Dip can be made 4 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 189kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 311mgPotassium: 81mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 440IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 131mgIron: 0.4mg
    Keyword appetizer, cranberry, new years, whipped feta
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