This creamy whipped Feta Dip is an easy and delicious appetizer, side or snack that comes together with a handful of ingredients and topped with homemade cranberry sauce. Serve with your favorite gluten-free crackers, crusty bread or crostini.
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Easy Whipped Feta Dip
Whipped feta is an easy appetizer, snack or light lunch that everyone can’t get enough of. It’s so easy to make with just 3 ingredients and we like to top ours with roasted tomatoes or roasted balsamic strawberries but there are tons of amazing toppings you can add to it!
With this versatile dip recipe in your toolbox, you’ll have endless ways to serve it up at any barbecue or party! We like use vegan feta and serve it with grain-free crackers to keep this dish dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan but you can use any bread and feta you have on hand. Depending on the ingredients you use, this recipe can easily accommodate any dietary restrictions you’re working with. It’s time to take your appetizer game to the next level!
Recipe Ingredients
Homemade Cranberry Sauce
- Fresh Cranberries
- Maple Syrup: Or use your preferred liquid sweetener.
- Orange juice: Use fresh orange juice for best results.
Creamy Whipped Feta Dip:
- Vegan feta cheese: We like Violife. Regular feta works too if not dairy-free.
- Dairy-free greek-style yogurt: We like Kite Hill. Regular plain greek yogurt works too.
- Fresh lemon juice: To brighten up the creamy feta dip.
For Garnish:
- Chopped fresh basil: For flavor and garnish.
- Freshly finely chopped mint: Adds freshness and for garnish.
- Candied or toasted pecans: Roughly chopped for some crunch.
How to make Cranberry Feta Dip
- Make the cranberry sauce: Add the cranberries, orange juice and maple syrup into a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 6-8 minutes until broken down and thickened into a sauce. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- Blend the Feta: Meanwhile, make the whipped feta by adding the feta cheese, yogurt and olive oil to a food processor. Blend for 2-3 minutes or until smooth, while scraping down the sides periodically with a spatula as needed.
- Chill to set then top with cranberry sauce: Transfer the dip to a shallow plate or a bowl and chill in the fridge for about 10-20 minutes to firm up slightly or until ready to serve. Once ready, top with spoon the feta onto a plate and spread with the back of a spoon. Top with cranberry sauce and gently swirl.
- Serve and enjoy: Scatter with chopped pistachios and serve with an assortment of toasted baguette slices and crostini or crackers on the platter. Spread some whipped feta on the toasted baguette.
Tips for Success
We have a few little tips and suggestions that will help you make the perfect whipped feta. Here they are!
- Season Your Feta: Want to add extra flavor to your feta cheese? Feel free to throw in some grated vegan parmesan and a touch of nutmeg or black pepper before you whip it.
- Chill the Feta: It’s a good idea to give the dip a couple minutes to chill in the fridge to firm up so that your feta doesn’t melt all over the place. If you add it to your serving platter, the balsamic strawberries may slide off.
Crave-Worthy Topping Combinations
Don’t be afraid to get creative when you’re adding toppings to your vegan feta dip– sweet and savory flavors both taste great with it! Below you’ll find some of our favorite ways to finish it off.
- Tomato Basil: Make a true Italian dish by topping your toast with sliced grape or cherry tomatoes and a few fresh basil leaves. You can chop up the basil and sprinkle it on if preferred.
- Almond Fig: Try adding sliced figs, slivered almonds and some maple syrup to your toast! Any liquid sweetener that works with your diet can be used in place of the maple syrup, such as agave or honey.
- Blueberry Bliss: If you happen to have some fresh blueberries in your fridge, I highly recommend using them to top your feta dip. Drizzle on your favorite liquid sweetener while you’re at it!
- Honey Nut: You can never go wrong with chopped walnuts, sliced almonds and a drizzle of your favorite sweetener. The crunchy-creamy combo is divine!
- Berry Blast: Juicy blackberries and strawberries hold a special place in our hearts. We love adding them to this toast along with a little bit of maple syrup for good measure. Yum!
What to Serve with Creamy Feta
Wondering what pairs well with this creamy, dreamy dip? The options are infinite, but let’s focus on just a few.
- Toasted baguette slices: Be sure to have some regular and gluten-free / grain-free crostini for any guests with dietary restrictions.
- Crackers: Use your favorites, have regular and gluten-free / grain-free crackers for any guests with dietary restrictions.
Can I Make This in Advance?
If you’d like, you can whip your feta a day or two ahead of time and keep it in an airtight container in the fridge. You can also make the homemade cranberry sauce the day before and store them in a separate airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days as well.
How to store
Store any leftover whipped feta in an airtight container in the fridge. It will last up to 3 days.
Transfer any leftover cranberry sauce in a separate airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
More heathy appetizers you will love:
This creamy whipped Feta Dip is an easy and delicious appetizer, side or snack that comes together with a handful of ingredients and topped with homemade cranberry sauce. Serve with your favorite gluten-free crackers, crusty bread or crostini.
- ¾ cup cranberries
- ¼ cup maple syrup or preferred stick liquid sweetener
- ⅛ cup fresh orange juice
- 7 oz vegan feta we like Violife
- 2 tbsp plain vegan yogurt we like Culina or Kite-Hill
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup pistachios roughly chopped - for topping
- Add the cranberries, orange juice and maple syrup into a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-heat and cook for 6-8 minutes until broken down and thickened into a sauce. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, place the feta, yogurt and olive oil in a food processor. Blend until smooth and fluffy. Stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. Transfer the dip to a shallow plate or a bowl and chill in the fridge for about 10-20 minutes to firm up slightly or until ready to serve.
- Spoon the feta onto a plate and spread with the back of a spoon. Top with cranberry sauce and gently swirl. Scatter with chopped pistachios and serve with your favorite crackers or toasted baguettes.
How to make ahead
You can whip your feta a day or two ahead of time and keep it in an airtight container in the fridge.
You can also make the homemade cranberry sauce the day before and store them in a separate airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days as well.
How to store
Store any leftover whipped feta in an airtight container in the fridge. It will last up to 3 days.
Store any leftover cranberry sauce in a separate airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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