Pumpkin Whipped Feta Dip
This Pumpkin Whipped Feta Dip combines feta, pumpkin, honey, walnuts, and thyme for a delicious appetizer.
Equipment
- Food Processor
Ingredients
Whipped Feta
- 8 oz feta cheese drained from brine
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt use a higher fat option for less tartness
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree unsweetened
- 1-2 tablespoon honey plus more, to serve
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 2 teaspoon fresh thyme
- black pepper freshly cracked
Toppings
- fresh thyme can use dried, if needed
- chopped walnuts optional; raw or toasted
- extra honey drizzle
Serve With
- crusty toasted bread like sourdough or baguette
- crackers
Instructions
Preparation
- Make whipped feta by adding the feta cheese and Greek yogurt to a food processor. Blend ingredients together for a few minutes until smooth, scraping down with a spatula as needed.
- Add pumpkin puree, 1 or 2 Tbsps of honey (depending on desired sweetness), thyme, and a few cracks of black pepper to the food processor. Blend again until all ingredients are combined.
- Transfer whipped feta to the fridge and chill (covered) for 30-60 minutes. This is necessary to harden and chill the dip.
- When you're ready to serve, transfer the whipped feta to a large bowl. Garnish with chopped walnuts (optional), a sprinkle of fresh thyme, an extra drizzle of honey, and more pepper.
- Serve with crusty/toasted bread or crackers for dipping. Enjoy!
Notes
This recipe has been retested multiple times for improvement. Use block feta stored in brine for best results. The dip should be chilled for optimal texture and flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg
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