Whipped Feta With Hot Honey (Print Version)

Creamy tangy feta whipped smooth topped with spicy sweet honey drizzle

# What You Need:

→ Dairy Base

01 - 7 oz feta cheese, drained and crumbled
02 - 3.5 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature

→ Hot Honey

03 - 1/4 cup honey
04 - 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

→ For Serving

05 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives or parsley, minced (optional)
06 - Cracked black pepper, to taste
07 - Crusty bread, pita chips, or crudités for dipping

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Combine the drained feta and softened cream cheese in a food processor. Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy, pausing to scrape down the sides as needed.
02 - Transfer the whipped feta mixture to a serving bowl and smooth the surface evenly with the back of a spoon.
03 - In a small saucepan, warm the honey and red pepper flakes together over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant and lightly bubbling. Do not allow the honey to come to a full boil. Remove from heat and let rest for 1 minute.
04 - Generously drizzle the warm spiced honey over the whipped feta. Finish with a sprinkle of minced fresh herbs and freshly cracked black pepper if desired.
05 - Present immediately alongside crusty bread, pita chips, or fresh vegetable sticks for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes fifteen minutes from fridge to table, which means you can pull it together while your guests are still hanging up their coats.
  • The hot honey keeps for weeks in the pantry, so you will find yourself drizzling it on everything from pizza to roasted carrots.
02 -
  • Underwhipping the feta is the most common mistake because it looks smooth before it actually is, so keep the processor running longer than you think necessary.
  • If you boil the honey it will harden into candy as it cools, which sounds delicious until you try to dip a carrot stick into it.
03 -
  • Taste your feta before you start because salt levels vary wildly between brands, and a briny feta means you may want less honey drizzle later.
  • The swoops and valleys you create in the feta are not just pretty, they catch the honey and ensure every single bite is evenly coated.

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