The food processor does all the serious work of turning feta, cream, roasted garlic and black pepper into a luscious Whipped Feta Dip. Grill or broil some fresh cherry tomatoes from your local farm or farmers’ market, toast some bread, and pour glasses of wine for the guests. You’ll love this carefree appetizer.
Can You Make This Recipe Without a Food Processor?
You can make this Whipped Feta Dip without a food processor but you’ll have to use some man power for mashing and whisking. Start by making sure your feta is crumbled and at room temperature. This way, as you thoroughly mash the feta with a fork, it will be easier to work with and help you get it as fine as possible. Then, in a separate bowl, you’ll whisk the heavy cream until it forms soft peaks. After that, you’ll combine the rest of the ingredients into the mashed feta. Finally, gently fold in the whipped heavy cream to keep the airiness and creamy texture.
Whipped Feta Dip with Blistered Tomatoes
Description
Creamy, salty feta and juicy, blistered cherry tomatoes create an effortless dip for your guests.
Ingredients
- 8 oz feta cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup water
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, roasted
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to the broil setting.
- In a food processor, add feta, heavy cream, water, pepper, and roasted garlic. Whip until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Place in serving dish and set aside.
- Toss tomatoes with olive oil and salt, place on a sheet pan and broil (or grill) just until the tomatoes start to blister. Place on top of whipped feta, drizzle with more olive oil, and serve with crusty bread.
Recipe and Styling by Anna Franklin
Story by Keith Recker
Photography by Dave Bryce
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