Creamy Whipped Feta Dip
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Similar to htipiti, the salty and tangy Mediterranean mezze spread, this feta dip is fabulous with toasted pita or veggies.
This creamy whipped feta dip is an American riff on htipiti, the salty and tangy Greek feta spread typically served as part of a Mediterranean mezze. It’s super easy to make. You simply combine feta cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon zest, garlic, and spices in a food processor and blend until smooth. Serve the dip with sliced vegetables and toasted pita wedges, and garnish it with crushed red pepper flakes, toasted sesame seeds, and a drizzle of olive oil.
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“It is soooo delicious! I made it today to be served tomorrow, and I pray there will some left to serve my guests.”
What You’ll Need To Make Creamy Whipped Feta Dip
- Feta Cheese: Provides the salty and tangy flavor base of the dip. You’ll need a block of feta for this – not the crumbled variety.
- Sour Cream: Adds creaminess and balances the sharpness of the feta.
- Mayonnaise: Enhances creaminess and richness in the dip.
- Lemon Zest: Adds brightness and a citrusy aroma.
- Chopped Garlic: Introduces a savory depth of flavor.
- Dill, Oregano, Thyme, Salt, Black Pepper, And Crushed Red Pepper Flakes: Contribute to the Mediterranean flavor profile and enhance the overall taste.
- Toasted Sesame Seeds: Offer a nutty flavor and crunchy texture when sprinkled on top.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Drizzled on top for additional richness and flavor.
- Toasted Pita Wedges and/or Sliced Vegetables: Serve as dippers, providing a delightful contrast in texture and flavor.
- Jump to the printable recipe for precise measurements
Step-by-Step Instructions
In food processor, combine the feta cheese, sour cream. mayonnaise, lemon zest, garlic, and spices.
Process until smooth.
To make the toasted pita, brush the bread with olive oil on both sides and sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
Cut into wedges.
Arrange the wedges on a parchment-lined baking sheet for easy cleanup.
Bake for 10 minutes at 350°F.
To toast the sesame seeds for the garnish, simply place them in a small pan over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until golden.
Serve the dip drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with crushed red pepper flakes and toasted sesame seeds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! Greek yogurt is fine to substitute for sour cream in this recipe. It’ll still provide that creamy goodness while adding a slight tanginess to the dip.
Sure – the dip can be made up to 3 days ahead of time and stored in a covered container in the refrigerator. It will stiffen up in the fridge to a spread-like consistency, so be sure to let it sit at room temperature for about an hour before serving.
Yep – it may take a touch longer to blend, but an immersion blender will work.
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Creamy Whipped Feta Dip
Similar to htipiti, the salty and tangy Mediterranean mezze spread, this feta dip is fabulous with toasted pita or veggies.
Ingredients
- 1 8-oz block feta cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise, best quality such as Hellman's or Duke's
- Zest from 1 lemon (about 1 teaspoon, packed)
- 1 small clove garlic, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon dried dill
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for serving
For Serving
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Extra virgin olive, for drizzling
- Toasted pita wedges (or pita chips) and/or sliced vegetables
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Transfer to a serving bowl and use a small spoon to create a swirl on the surface of the dip. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and crushed red pepper flakes, if using.
- MAKE AHEAD: This dip can be made up to 3 days ahead of time and stored in a covered container in the refrigerator. It will stiffen up in the fridge to a spread-like consistency, so be sure to let it sit at room temperature for about an hour before serving.
- To make the toasted pita wedges: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Brush the pita bread on both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Cut into wedges, then arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for about 10 minutes until lightly toasted.
- To make the toasted sesame seeds: In a small pan over medium heat, cook the sesame seeds, stirring frequently, until golden, a few minutes. Watch carefully as they are quick to burn.
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Nutrition Information
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- Serving size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 137
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Sodium: 233 mg
- Cholesterol: 26 mg
This website is written and produced for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and the nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the Food and Drug Administration. Nutritional information is offered as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. The data is calculated through an online nutritional calculator, Edamam.com. Although I do my best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe. Furthermore, different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. To obtain the most accurate nutritional information in a given recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator.
Gluten-Free Adaptable Note
To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.
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I made this last night for company, it was a hit! My 8 year old son told me that it was a 10/10!! I have never gone wrong with a recipe from your site!
Great dip/spread, Jennifer! Flavours are terrific.
Dear Jennifer, your recipies never fail me. This past weekend was our Canada Day 150 year celebration and I wanted to try a few new recipes for the occasion. I tried the Morrocan carrot chick pea salad and the whipped feta dip. Both were fabulous as always.
Thanks for making our Canada Day even better. I have been a fan of your recipes for awhile now and will rush out to buy your cookbook when it comes out!!!
Cheers, Tammy
This was OUTSTANDING!!! I substituted Greek yogurt for sour cream, and used za’atar instead of the thyme, dill and oregano, as someone suggested. Thank you for all your wonderful recipes.
Hi Jenn, Congratulations on the amazing rite of passage your family has experienced. I was born and raised in Israel and had gone to visit last October with my parents after 23 years. Since it has been so long, I forgot how amazing the food there tastes. In fact, I went through a culinary re-birth while I was there. I never really cooked much and didn’t even have an interest in cooking, beyond making the occasional salad, but the food was so fresh and amazing that once I came home, I couldn’t go back to what I was eating. I started by making hummus, moved on to the pita bread, and have been cooking pretty much daily since. I am still learning and experimenting but my children and husband have freshly made food now and they don’t call grandma to come and make soup anymore. I can’t go a day without making something and I am always looking for new recipes and flavors. My transformation has been very drastic, a total shock and awe as far as family is concerned. While I haven’t tried this recipe yet, I have tried several of your salads and they were very good. I hope to see more salads, inspired by your trip to Israel. I do want to mention that the best hummus recipe I have come across is from the book Zahav:A World of Israeli Cooking by Michael Solomonov. Making it is a 2 for 1 deal since you get a Tahini sauce and hummus. Hint, leave out the baking soda for a coarser consistency. Every time I make it, I get transported back by my tastebuds. The pita recipe is also super easy to follow and I have made a batch of dough on Sunday and kept it in the fridge, making a fresh pita or two as I wanted it. Hopefully you will have an opportunity to go back there again. Mirit
Thank you, Mirit! Just ordered Zahav 🙂
Nice with a good, fruity balsamic vinegar. I like that the feta really is the main character in this, rather than just an addition.
Thank you for another absolute winner! I whipped this up in no time and took it with me to a Canada 150 celebration last evening. Everyone loved it! I always get rave reviews when I serve one of your recipes… and this was no exception. Fabulous!!!
I made this feta dip for our weekly social at our condo complex, and everyone loved it. Someone else brought shrimp with cocktail sauce, and we quickly discovered how delicious the shrimp was when dipped in the whipped feta. Thanks, Jenn, for another winning recipe!
Jen,
Just made this dip for company. I am not sure there will be any left for the guests as it might be gone before they arrive. It is outrageous! I have never made a recipe of yours that I would not make again. I love your site and LOVE your recipes; they are easy and taste like you spent hours making them.
Thank you, and glad you had a great trip, however, glad we have you back to create more great recipes for us!
Thank you, Lynn! I am so glad you like the dip :).
Great recipe and I cannot wait to try this! I am a low carber, and I am wondering why the carbohydrate count is so high in the nutritional analysis? Feta and mayonnaise have no carbs and sour cream would have about 3 carbs for a half cup. It just seems that 2 grams of carbs for 2 Tbsp could be a bit off.
Hi Teresa, I recalculated and came up with 1g – thanks for pointing that out!