Description
A creamy and airy spread made from feta, balanced with hot honey for a sweet and spicy contrast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz block feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 oz cream cheese, room temperature (or ¼ cup Greek yogurt)
- 1–2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, strained
- 2–3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for finishing
- 4 tbsp honey
- 1–2 tsp red pepper flakes or 2 tsp chili paste
- Zest of ½ lemon, finely grated
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh herbs (mint or thyme)
- Flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- Toasted pistachios or sesame seeds for crunch
Instructions
- Prepare the base ingredients: crumble the feta and bring the cream cheese to room temperature.
- Combine feta, cream cheese, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a food processor.
- Pulse to combine, then process on medium until very smooth and airy — about 45–60 seconds.
- Taste and season with flaky sea salt and cracked black pepper.
- Transfer the whipped feta to a shallow serving bowl and create a well in the center.
- Make the hot honey: gently warm the honey in a small saucepan over low heat with red pepper flakes for 1–2 minutes.
- Drizzle the hot honey into the well, scatter lemon zest, chopped herbs, and toasted pistachios.
- Serve immediately with warm toast or charred flatbread.
Notes
Use a block of feta for better texture and to control moisture. Warm honey just enough to loosen it for a good pour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg