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Grab your crostini and pita chips and dig into this Whipped Feta with Hot Honey recipe! Made with Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and scallions, it’s the perfect refreshing summer dip.
The perfect whipped feta dip
Dip is always a good idea, especially when it’s a creamy feta dip flavored with hot honey and delicious toppings! Today, we’re preparing just that: whipped feta with hot honey. It’s a delicious, creamy dip perfect for eating atop your favorite crackers, pita bread, or veggies!
This hot honey feta dip recipe is great for more reason than one. The flavor is top notch, but it’s also easy to prepare! It comes together in just around 10 minutes, and it’s a great dip to include at the pool party buffet this summer.
Ingredients in this whipped feta recipe
The ingredinets for this recipe are made of two groups: those for the whipped feta base, and those that make up the toppings!
Whipped feta
- Feta cheese: First up is the feta! Use one 8 oz block of your choice — any brand is fine.
- Greek yogurt: Next, 1/3 cup of Greek yogurt will help the feta reach the correct consistency.
- Lemon juice: Add a bit of a tangy flavor by including 1/4 cup of lemon juice.
- Olive oil: 3 tbsp of olive oil is needed for texture and flavor.
- Salt & Pepper: Lastly, add the final touch with 1/2 tsp each of salt and pepper.
Toppings
- Olive oil: The first ingredient for the toppings will be 2 tbsp of olive oil.
- Scallions: Then, add extra flavor with 1 bunch of chopped scallions (be sure to discard the stringy tops).
- Garlic: 3 cloves of minced garlic makes all of the difference!
- Almonds: 1/2 cup of almonds add a nice crunch. Be sure to crush them up before adding to the feta.
- Red pepper flakes: Add a bit of heat with 1 tbsp of red pepper flakes.
- Hot honey: Last but not least, complete the feta with 1/4 cup of hot honey!
Tools needed to make this recipe
The kitchen tools needed for this feta dip recipe are comprised of only four items: a food processor, spatula, saucepan, and a serving bowl. You will also need 1/2 tsp, 1 tbsp, 1/4 cup, 1/3 cup, and 1/2 cup-sized measuring cups.
How to make whipped feta with hot honey
Grab your food processor, and let’s get started! Here’s how to make hot honey feta dip:
To begin, add the feta, yogurt, lemon juice, and olive oil to a food processor. Process, scraping down the sides as needed until the mixture is smooth and fluffy. Add the salt and pepper and stir to combine.
Then, heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the scallions and garlic and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the scallions are browned. Turn off the heat and set the scallions aside.
Pour the whipped feta into a serving bowl. Top with the scallions and garlic and any remaining oil.
Add the almonds and red pepper flakes and drizzle with hot honey.
Serve with crostini.
How to serve whipped feta
Hot honey feta dip can be served in a number of ways. I recommend crostini — the dip tastes phenomenal alongside the crunch of the bread! However, you can also enjoy feta dip in all of its glory atop pita bread, pita chips, or veggies like carrots, cucumbers, and bell peppers. Optionally top with an additional something by adding toasted sesame seeds!
Storage
Whipped feta with hot honey should stay nice and fresh for around 3 days in the refrigerator. Be sure to keep it in an airtight container to maintain freshness!
If you liked this recipe, you’ll want to try these!
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- Chicken Spinach Artichoke Dip
Recipe by Erin Morrissey and Photos by The Mindful Hapa
Whipped Feta with Hot Honey
Grab your crostini and pita chips and dig into this Whipped Feta with Hot Honey recipe! Made with Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and scallions, it’s the perfect refreshing summer dip.
Ingredients
- 8oz block feta cheese
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Toppings:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 bunch scallions, chopped (stringy tops discarded)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup almonds, chopped small
- 1 tbsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup hot honey
Instructions
- In a food processor, add feta, yogurt, lemon juice, and olive oil to a food processor. Scrape down sides as needed, until dip is smooth and fluffy. Add salt and pepper and stir to combine.
- In a sauce pan, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add scallions and garlic and cook for 5-6 minutes or until browned. Turn off heat and set aside.
- Pour whipped feta into serving bowl. Top with scallions and garlic and any remaining oil.
- Add almonds, red pepper flakes, and drizzle hot honey on top.
- Serve with crostini.
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Abby says
Made this for Christmas Day and my family was literally eating it with a spoon it’s so good. Definitely recommend with a good crunchy bread or the cranberry crackers from TJs for a salty / sweet mix. I used ever so slightly less yogurt the second time I made it and think it worked better. Going to become a new staple!
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Erin says
Hi Abby, so happy everyone enjoyed it so much and you made it your own! 🙂
A says
Good in theory, but not enough feta. I followed the recipe exactly and ended up with runny, flavorless dip. It just tastes like hot honey. I recommend using 1.5 times as much feta.
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Erin says
Hi, I’m sorry that you did not like the recipe! I’ve heard tons of good things about this one, bummed it didn’t work out for you.
Kristen Cirino says
Hi! When you say “hot honey” do you mean warmed honey or spicy honey?
Thank you!
Erin says
Hi Kristen, I use the spicy hot honey, but if spicy isn’t your thing, you can use normal honey or omit it too!
Alicia says
I make this dip over and over again. It’s delicious, easy and quick to whip up, lasts for days (if there’s ever any left!) and is a huge crowd pleaser.
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Erin says
Hi Alicia, so happy you loved it so much! 🙂
Vannah Voccola says
I made this at Christmas for my family as an app and today I’m making it again for a get together with friends. It’s delicious.
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Erin says
Hi Vannah, so happy everyone loved it! 🙂
Julia says
Good dip but seems like proportions are off? Mine was quite loose. Maybe less yogurt?
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Erin says
Hi Julia, it should firm up in the fridge. Hope that helps!
Sarah says
Made it and it had a amazing flavour but it was super runny.
Erin says
Hi Sarah, so happy you loved it!
Meredith says
This dip was delicious! The hot honey MAKES it. Thanks for another great recipe!
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Erin says
Hi Meredith, so happy you loved it! 🙂
Maggie says
Made his as an appetizer for friends and family over the holidays! It was a huge hit. I omitted the almonds on top and used 0% fage yogurt for a bit of lighter app and no one could tell the difference!
Erin says
Hi Maggie, so happy everyone loved it! 🙂
Erin says
Do you serve this hot or cold? I’m excited to try!!
Erin says
Hi Erin, serve it cold. How did it come out?
Donna says
Do you mix all 3 TBSP of olive oil in with feta, yogurt and lemon juice?
Erin says
Hi Donna, yep! Let me know how yours comes out!
Stacy Richey says
Very easy to make and tasted delicious!
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Erin says
Hi Stacy, so glad you loved it!
Erica says
It was all the rage. Made last minute for a girls cheese and wine night. Easy to find ingredients, quick to make, perfect amount of spice. I didn’t have almonds so used pistachios and it worked well. Served with veg and crackers. Will definitely make again.
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Erin says
Hi Erica, so happy it was such a hit! 🙂
Allison says
Huge hit! This dip was so delicious and easy to make.
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Erin says
Hi Allison, so glad you enjoyed it!
Christine says
This is my go to recipe when we have anyone coming over. I love any excuse to make this recipe!
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Erin says
Hi Christine, so glad you love it so much! 🙂
Shannon says
This is soooo good! Made it for Sunday afternoon snack and could not stopp eating it!
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Erin says
Hi Shannon, so glad you love it!
Lauren says
So easy and a crowd favorite! Absolutely love this recipe!!
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Erin says
Hi Lauren, so happy you loved it!
Sarah says
So so so good!!! We paired it was pita chips and it was delish. I will make this again (and again!)
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Erin says
Hi Sarah, so happy you loved it and great idea! 🙂
Janice Field says
If taking to a pot luck would you leave off the honey and heat in microwave when you arrive?
Erin says
Hi Janice, yep that is exactly how to do it!! Let me know how it comes out!
Sydney Skiles says
Made this for a Friendsgiving potluck and it was delicious!! The hot honey makes it over the top good!
Erin says
Hi Sydney, so glad everyone liked the feta! 🙂
Casey says
It’s official, hot honey is delicious and this dip shows you why!! So creamy, cheesy and all with the perfect kick. Absolutely loved paired with some french bread!
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Erin says
Hi Casey, so glad you loved it!!