Whipped Feta with Garlic Herb Roasted Olives

This honey whipped feta creates a creamy, salty base with Greek yogurt, olive oil, sweet honey, and red pepper flakes. The hot honey feta dip gains crunch from pistachios and freshness from thyme, while the food processor keeps the preparation simple. Serve this whipped feta appetizer at a dinner party, or prepare the honey whipped feta with hot honey recipe as an easy whipped feta appetizer for parties. The five-minute dip delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings: 8

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired

Calories: 255

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

Roasted Olives

2 cups mixed olives pitted
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
6 cloves garlic smashed
1 shallot quartered
1 lemon quartered
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh oregano
chili flakes

Honey Whipped Feta

1 cup 8 ounces crumbled feta cheese
3 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
2-3 tablespoons honey
black pepper

Equipment

Food processor
Measuring spoons
Shallow bowl
Small saucepan or microwave-safe jar

Method

Bake the Olives:
Preheat the oven to 450°F. Add the olives, olive oil, garlic, shallot, lemon, fresh thyme, oregano, and a generous pinch of chili flakes to a baking dish. Toss everything together to coat evenly. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the garlic is golden, the herbs are fragrant, and the olive oil is sizzling.
Whip the Feta:
While the olives are baking, add all the feta ingredients to a food processor. Pulse until the mixture becomes smooth, creamy, and well combined. If making it ahead, cover and refrigerate the whipped feta for up to 3 days.
Assemble and Serve:
Spoon the whipped feta into a serving bowl and spread it into an even layer. Spoon the warm olives and their flavorful olive oil over the top. Serve immediately with crusty bread or your favorite crackers for dipping.