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Ultra close-up macro of creamy silky whipped feta cheese topped with blistered burst cherry tomatoes, garlic olive oil, and fresh oregano

Warm Whipped Feta Dip with Blistered Tomatoes

Luxuriously smooth and tangy whipped Greek feta blended with creamy Greek yogurt, garlic, and fresh lemon zest, topped with a warm skillet of sweet blistered cherry tomatoes, fragrant herbs, and golden garlic olive oil. An effortless 20-minute Mediterranean appetizer that steals the show at every gathering.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings (approx 2 cups)
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Silky Whipped Feta Base
  • 8 oz block Greek feta cheese in brine drained and crumbled, room temperature
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened at room temp (or Greek cream cheese)
  • 1/2 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt for velvety whip
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil cold pressed
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon zest plus 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove fresh garlic finely grated or minced
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Blistered Garlic Herb Tomatoes
  • 2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes sweet multi-colored or red (approx 3 cups)
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp pure honey or maple syrup for subtle caramelized balance
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano or thyme leaves chopped
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional warmth
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved
  • 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts or chopped pistachios, for crunch garnish
  • 1 batch warm pita bread, baguette slices, or crostini for serving

Method
 

Whip Feta Base Until Cloud-Soft
  1. Place the crumbled feta, softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, grated garlic, and cracked black pepper into a food processor. Process on high speed for 3 to 4 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl twice, until the mixture transforms from grainy crumbles into an ultra-silky, fluffy cloud. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed (feta is naturally salty, so no extra salt is needed).
Blister the Cherry Tomatoes
  1. Heat 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil in a wide cast iron skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the whole cherry tomatoes and let them cook undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes until skins begin to blister and char lightly. Reduce heat to medium, add the sliced garlic, honey, chopped oregano, red pepper flakes, and halved kalamata olives. Sauté gently for 3 to 4 minutes, pressing a few tomatoes with the back of a wooden spoon so they burst and release their sweet, savory juices into the garlic oil.
Assemble & Serve Warm
  1. Spoon the fluffy whipped feta onto a shallow serving platter or wide shallow bowl, using the back of a spoon to create deep, decorative swooshes and swirls. Pour the warm skillet of blistered tomatoes and fragrant garlic herb oil directly over the center of the cold whipped feta. Scatter with toasted pine nuts, extra fresh herbs, and a drizzle of honey if desired. Serve immediately with warm toasted pita wedges or crispy crostini!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 410mgPotassium: 240mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 680IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 175mgIron: 1.1mg

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