Sincerely, this creamy whipped feta dip will knock you off your socks. It is super creamy, utterly delicious, refreshing, divine, and colorful. In other words: It feels special without needing loads of time and attention in the kitchen. It is also a great, sneaky way to up your protein intake. I have served this up multiple times and it is almost always the first one that is empty – so be sure to make a double batch!
What You Will Find In This Post
- What is a whipped feta dip?
- Serving Ideas For This Whipped Feta Dip
- Easy Swaps and Questions
- How to adjust this recipe to your individual dietary requirements
- Other delicious dip recipes on the blog
What Is A Whipped Feta Dip?
Whipped feta dip is a creamy, tangy, slightly salty, savory dip that usually mixes feta with some other form of dairy, for example, Greek yogurt, quark, or cottage cheese. There are usually also other ingredients included that add to the indulgence of the dip. This can, for example, include olive oil or lemon juice. The idea is to create an indulgence that is both delicious and still carries some of the saltiness of the feta but in a more refined, lighter version.
Serving Ideas For This Creamy Whipped Feta Dip
The world is your oyster when it comes to serving this dip. You can serve it as a side when BBQing, or with some nachos, veggies, or these homemade, gluten-free easy peasy flax seed crackers (that take about 10 minutes to make). You can also use this as a spread on some (gluten-free) flatbread. Experience a bit with it – no matter what this creamy whipped feta dip will definitely not disappoint!
Easy Swaps and Questions
Can I swap the cottage cheese for another form of dairy? Yes, you can easily swap it for another type of dairy, typically Greek yogurt or quark work really well. With regular yogurt, the consistency might be a bit too thin in order to be used as a dip.
Can I use pre-crumbled feta or does it have to be block feta? You can use either, just be sure to not let too much of the oil or water get into the mixture, or leave out the olive oil when whipping the spread.
Why is my whipped feta dip too thick/thin/chunky? If your whipped feta is not turning out as it should, this usually comes down to the ingredients used. If it is too thick, try troubleshooting it with some more liquid in the form of olive oil, lemon juice, or milk. If the mixture is too thin, there was possibly too much liquid in the mix. Try adding more feta (preferably from a block), or let it sit in the fridge for 30 – 60 minutes. It usually tends to firm up quite nicely. If the mixture is too chunky, add a bit of additional Greek Yogurt or cottage cheese and blend again until smooth.
How to adjust this recipe to your individual requirements
This recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free. It is not dairy-free and therefore not vegan. If you want to make it nut-free you could swap the pine nuts for sunflower seeds.
Other Delicious Dip Recipes on the Blog
There are so many other delicious and easy dips on the blog. If you enjoyed this one, be sure to check out the following:
- Crowd-Pleasing Caramelized Onion Dip
- Creamy Beetroot Hummus
- Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip
- My Dear Friend’s Best Guacamole
- Delicious Artichoke Dip
And there you have it for this week! I hope you enjoy this delicious easy dip as much as we do over here. It really is the perfect companion for summer. As always, please leave a message, comment, or a rating if you are making this recipe. They help others to find those recipes on the site that are most loved as well. Thank you and happy dip-making!
Creamy Whipped Feta Dip
6
servings10
minutesThis Creamy Whipped Feta Dip is EVERYTHING! High in protein, loads of texture, colorful, divine, and the first to be gobbled up when serving.
Ingredients
200 gr. cottage cheese
1/2 block feta (ca. 90 gr.)
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup Olives (kalamon)
15 gr. Pine nuts
1/2 Pomegranate (seeds)
2 stalk mint (use more if fancy)
How to
- In a blender, blend the cottage cheese, feta, and olive oil on high until you have a smooth, slightly whipped consistency. If you like a few chunks, be sure to not whip it too much. Mine was not super smooth, and it got enjoyed by everyone
- De-seed half of a pomegranate by cutting the fruit in half, gently peeling away the flesh, and scooping out the seeds. Be sure to wear an apron for this, as this can create a mess sometimes and you do not want pomegranate juice on your clothes! Roughly chop the olives, and wash and chop the mint
- For serving, pile the cottage cheese – feta mixture on a nice serving platter, add the olives, pomegranate seeds, and pine nuts, and lastly sprinkle on the mint. You can add some more olive oil over the top for serving, but this is totally optional. Enjoy immediately or keep in the fridge for an hour before serving!
