I love that its also low budget and can be made in advance.
The dip toppings really make this, so dont skip them!
It all just takes a lazy 30 seconds.
Unlike most feta dips, this one is 100% smooth!
How easy is that??
No food processor?No worries!
Just use a stick blender instead.
What you need
Heres what you gotta make this Feta Dip.
It is different to the well-known traditional Greek feta because it has a creamy rather than crumbly texture.
The only way to remove it is to pass it through a fine mesh strainer.
Unlike most feta dips, this one is 100% smooth!
Honestly, so much easier just to use Danish feta!
Cream cheese and olive oil These add a bit of extra fat for smoothness and richness to the dip.
I thought left overnight it would soften and meld with the other flavours better but it didnt.
Unlike most feta dips, this one is 100% smooth!
So I hold back quite a lot on the garlic in this recipe!
I use a garlic press quick and easy.
Lemon zest Adds a bit of bright lemon flavour.
Its optional, but I really do think it adds a little something.
Salt Only if you think it needs it.
Toppings
Here are the toppings Ive chosen.
This dip is a blank canvas for experimenting with toppings, though!
Ive offered some other suggestions below.
Honey The hero topping!
Dont hold back on the honey!
Trust me.Alternative: Maple syrup
Olive oil For extra richness, and also for visuals.
Beautiful puddles of golden olive oil dappling the white dip surface just looks so appealing.
Pistachiosor other nuts of choice.
I love pistachios for flavour and for their lovely green colour.
Almonds, walnuts, macadamia and hazelnuts would also work well.
Chilli flakes/ red pepper flakes Just a pinch, for a hint of warmth!
Lemon zest Optional, for an additional final sprinkle of fresh lemon.
If Im long on lemons, Ill add it.
Prevent screen from sleeping
But more often than not these days, I seem to have fruit bowls filled with white zest-less lemons!
Parsley Honestly, I just add a pinch of a bit of extra green colour.
Consider it entirely optional!
For flavour, coriander/cilantro or mint would be fabulous, roughly torn and scattered over.
More topping options
There are few dips in this world with so many topping possibilities!
It will take 10 to 20 seconds if youre using creamy Danish feta, as the recipe calls for.
It can take a few minutes if youre using crumbly Greek feta.
Dents & swirls Make big dents/swirls across the surface of the dip using the back of a dessert spoon.
We just want nice big dents for pools of honey and olive oil to settle in.
Toppings Drizzle and sprinkle with toppings.
Ready for dunking and scooping!
Thats crudites, for the posh among you.
Me, I will always call them veggie sticks!
I know Ive pitched this as a excellent express party food.
