Whipped Feta Dip with Hot Honey

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Whipped Feta Dip with Hot Honey

Just 4 ingredients in this Whipped Feta Dip with Hot Honey! This crowd pleasing appetizer is ready in 5 minutes and can be made without a food processor. Ricotta makes the best whipped feta: it's well-balanced, not too tangy/sour, and not too salty. Serve with crostini, soft bread or pita, crackers or veggies. (Gluten Free).

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Servings:

Author: Bri Beaudoin

Ingredients

1 cup crumbled feta cheese (see note 1)
½ cup ricotta cheese (whole milk recommended)
2 tablespoons honey
1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce (Frank's Hot Sauce recommended, see note 2)
red pepper flakes (to taste, optional)

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Instructions

Mix: In a food processor (see note 3), combine 1 cup crumbled feta cheese and ½ cup ricotta cheese. Process until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
Hot honey: In a small bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons honey, 1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce, and red pepper flakes to taste (if using).
Serve: Transfer the whipped feta to a bowl. Drizzle with as much or as little of the hot honey as you'd like (extra can be served on the side, see note 4). Serve with "dippers" of your choice (see note 5).

Notes

Feta: For the best flavor, choose feta that's sold as a block in brine (rather than pre-crumbled feta). Feta in brine keeps longer, is less dry and often creamier and higher quality.
Hot Sauce: Louisiana-style hot sauces (Frank's or Crystal) work well because they're vinegar-forward, which balances hot honey's sweetness. You can swap other hot sauce (such as a Mexican-style or Sriracha). Every brand varies—adjust amount to taste.
Food processor alternative: A blender or hand blender (with a tall narrow container) can do the job. Just be aware that in a bigger blender, small amounts might not cover the blades, so you may wish to scale up the recipe.
Hot Honey garnish: A shallow, wide bowl gives more space to drizzle honey on top. If you're using a small bowl, start with about half the honey, then add more as it gets eaten. This method is especially good when serving a crowd, letting everyone add extra hot honey if they prefer.
Serving suggestions: This creamy Whipped Feta Dip pairs well pretty much any bread (warm naan, crusty bread, focaccia, baguette), pita chips, crackers, and/or fresh veggies (such as cucumber, carrot sticks, bell peppers, radishes, etc).
Storage tips: Refrigerate in a resealable container. Enjoy within 3 to 4 days.
Yield: Makes about 1 cup. Nutritional Estimate assumes 2.5 to 3 tablespoons per serving.

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