Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip with Hot Honey Drizzle
🧀 Ingredients
For the Whipped Feta:
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200g feta cheese (crumbled)
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100g cream cheese (softened)
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2–3 tbsp Greek yogurt
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 small garlic clove (optional)
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½ tsp black pepper
For the Cranberry Topping:
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1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
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2 tbsp sugar or honey
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1–2 tbsp orange juice
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Zest of ½ orange
For the Hot Honey Drizzle:
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¼ cup honey
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½–1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
Garnish (Optional):
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Fresh thyme or rosemary
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Chopped pistachios
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Extra orange zest
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Cranberry Compote
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In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar (or honey), and orange juice.
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Cook on medium heat for 5–7 minutes until cranberries burst and mixture thickens.
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Stir in orange zest and let cool completely.
2️⃣ Prepare the Whipped Feta
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In a food processor, blend feta, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, and black pepper.
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Blend until smooth and creamy (about 1–2 minutes).
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Adjust texture with extra yogurt if needed.
3️⃣ Make Hot Honey
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Warm honey gently in a small pan.
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Stir in chili flakes and let infuse for 1–2 minutes.
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Remove from heat.
4️⃣ Assemble
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Spread whipped feta on a serving plate.
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Spoon cooled cranberry compote over the top.
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Drizzle generously with hot honey.
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Garnish with herbs, pistachios, or zest.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
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Serve with toasted baguette slices
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Crackers or pita chips
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Fresh veggies like cucumber & carrots
❓ Q & A
Q1: Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes! Prepare whipped feta and cranberry topping separately. Assemble just before serving.
Q2: How long does it last?
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Q3: Can I use dried cranberries?
Fresh or frozen are best, but dried can be used if simmered longer with extra juice.
Q4: How spicy is the hot honey?
Mild to medium. Adjust chili flakes to your preference.
Q5: Can I skip cream cheese?
Yes, but texture will be slightly more crumbly. Add extra yogurt for creaminess.