Salted Honey Whipped Feta (Printable Version)

Creamy whipped feta with sweet salted honey and floral garnish

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 7 oz feta cheese, crumbled
02 - 3.5 oz cream cheese, softened

→ Flavorings

03 - 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
04 - 1 tsp lemon zest, plus extra for garnish
05 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Honey Topping

06 - 2 tbsp good-quality honey
07 - 1/4 tsp flaky sea salt
08 - 1/2 tsp dried edible flowers such as lavender or rose petals, or fresh thyme leaves for garnish

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Combine feta cheese, cream cheese, olive oil, lemon zest, and black pepper in a food processor. Blend for 2 to 3 minutes, scraping down the sides periodically, until the mixture is completely smooth and fluffy.
02 - Transfer the whipped feta to a serving bowl and use the back of a spoon to create an attractive swoosh pattern on the surface.
03 - Whisk honey with flaky sea salt in a small bowl until salt is evenly distributed throughout the honey.
04 - Drizzle the salted honey generously over the whipped feta. Top with edible flowers or fresh thyme leaves and a light sprinkle of additional lemon zest if desired.
05 - Serve immediately accompanied by warm pita bread, toasted crostini, or fresh vegetable crudités.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It takes ten minutes but looks like something from a restaurant menu
  • The salted honey topping transforms plain feta into something guests cannot stop eating
02 -
  • Overwhipping can make the texture slightly grainy, so stop as soon as it looks smooth
  • The salted honey can be made hours ahead and kept at room temperature
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients blend together much more smoothly than cold ones
  • A tiny pinch of chili flakes in the honey creates such a sophisticated heat element
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