Description
Pomegranate Pistachio Whipped Feta Dip with creamy feta, tart pomegranate, and crunchy pistachios. Irresistibly delicious and perfect for entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) feta cheese, at room temperature
- 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) honey
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup (80g) pomegranate arils/seeds (from approximately 1 medium pomegranate)
- ⅓ cup (40g) pistachios, shelled and roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced
- Pita chips, crackers, or vegetable crudités, for serving
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Cheese Base Place the room-temperature feta and cream cheese in a food processor. Add the olive oil, honey, lemon juice, minced garlic (if using), and black pepper. Process for 2-3 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides, until the mixture is completely smooth and airy. The texture should be light and fluffy – don’t rush this step as proper whipping incorporates air that creates the signature texture of Pomegranate Pistachio Whipped Feta Dip.’
- Step 2: Toast the Pistachios While the cheese mixture is processing, lightly toast the chopped pistachios in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, tossing frequently. Watch them carefully as nuts can burn quickly! You’ll know they’re ready when they become fragrant and slightly darker in color. Remove from heat immediately and transfer to a plate to cool.
- Step 3: Assemble the Dip Transfer the whipped feta mixture to a shallow serving bowl, creating gentle swirls with the back of a spoon to form ridges that will catch the toppings. The presentation of your Pomegranate Pistachio Whipped Feta Dip is part of its appeal, so take your time creating an attractive base.
- Step 4: Add the Toppings Sprinkle the pomegranate seeds over the whipped feta, concentrating them slightly more in the center for visual impact. Next, scatter the toasted pistachios around, followed by the sliced mint leaves. Finish with a generous drizzle of your best quality olive oil, allowing it to pool slightly in the swirls you created.
- Step 5: Rest and Serve For best flavor, let your Pomegranate Pistachio Whipped Feta Dip rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving. This brief rest allows the flavors to meld together beautifully. Serve with warm pita triangles, an assortment of crackers, or fresh vegetable crudités for dipping.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg