Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip with Crackers
Cranberry whipped feta dip with crackers is a stunning appetizer that will surely impress your guests at any gathering. This creamy and tangy dip combines the richness of crumbled feta and cream cheese with the tartness of fresh cranberries, creating a delightful flavor explosion. Enhanced with a touch of honey and lemon juice, this dip is not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough to serve with a variety of crunchy crackers, sliced baguette, or fresh vegetable sticks. Perfect for parties, holidays, or casual get-togethers, this dip is both beautiful and delicious, ensuring it will be the highlight of your snack table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries (or 1/2 cup cranberry sauce)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Assorted crackers or bread for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crumbled feta and softened cream cheese. Use an electric mixer or whisk until smooth.
- Gradually add in the cranberries (or cranberry sauce), honey, lemon juice, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until well combined.
- Taste the dip and adjust sweetness by adding more honey if desired.
- Transfer the mixture to a decorative serving dish and garnish with finely chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately with assorted crackers or let chill in the refrigerator for up to two hours to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg