Whipped Feta Dip with Prune Puree, Roasted Red Bell Peppers, & Crushed Pistachios
This easy whipped feta dip is a delicious and healthy holiday appetizer.
Equipment
- Stand Mixer
Ingredients
- 8 ounces feta cheese crumbled
- 6 ounces light cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup prune puree 8 prunes + ¼ cup hot water
- ½ cup roasted red bell peppers finely chopped
- ¼ cup roasted and salted shelled pistachios finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon honey
- California Prunes for serving
- Pita crackers, assorted vegetables, for serving
Instructions
- In a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, add the crumbled feta cheese, cream cheese, lemon juice, and garlic powder. Whip together until smooth, scraping down sides with a spatula as needed.
- Spoon the whipped feta into a serving bowl. Swirl in the California Prune puree. Top with diced red bell peppers, chopped pistachios, and red pepper flakes. Garnish with fresh thyme and drizzle a glaze of honey for sweetness. Serve immediately with desired accompaniments (crackers, pita, veggies, and California Prunes.)
Notes
To prepare the California Prune puree, check out this recipe. You can easily prepare a bigger batch to use in other recipes and save a portion to swirl into the whipped feta here.
To swirl in the prune puree, you can add the portion to a disposable zip-tight bag and cut a small portion off the end. Then using it like a pastry bag made a circular pattern into the whipped feta.
Recipe should be stored in an air-tight container and consumed within 3 days for best quality if topped. If prepared without the toppings and garnishes, dip will keep for 5 days in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.
To swirl in the prune puree, you can add the portion to a disposable zip-tight bag and cut a small portion off the end. Then using it like a pastry bag made a circular pattern into the whipped feta.
Recipe should be stored in an air-tight container and consumed within 3 days for best quality if topped. If prepared without the toppings and garnishes, dip will keep for 5 days in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portionCalories: 109kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 347mgPotassium: 114mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 255IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 123mgIron: 0.4mg