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    Published Feb 21, 2022 (Updated Jul 7, 2025) by Heather Bilyeu

    Dreamy Whipped Feta Dip with Honey and Pistachios

    5 from 2 reviews
    3 Comments
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    This whipped feta dip is everything you love about a salty-sweet combo, and y'all, it's downright addictive! Made with both feta and cream cheese for that velvety texture, it’s blended with simple spices (only 6 ingredients total!) in a food processor and ready in just 5 minutes. Serve it up with crackers or fresh veggies, and it's the perfect Southern appetizer to serve at your next party! This is a top Fueling a Southern Soul recipe for good reason!

    bowl of whipped feta dip with honey and pistachios with cracker dipped in

    I truly think sometimes that I could have a site that was just solely based on southern appetizer recipes and dips and spreads. And I am not mad about it. Have Justin and I eaten spinach & artichoke dip in a bread bowl for dinner before? Yes.

    Am I ashamed? Not in the slightest! 😉 I fully endorse a dip-only lazy dinner on the back porch during a summer happy hour (with a chilled glass of sparkling rose in hand, too, of course!)

    But if you aren't going to eat a dip for dinner, whipped feta with honey and pistachios is the perfect cold dip recipe to serve for anyone coming over to your home. From growing up in a family that owns a catering business and learning how to throw parties at a very young age, I know the importance of having a great dip out for your guests (accompanied by a glass of wine) as soon as they walk in the door.

    Something quick and easy to toss together (like 2-minute cream cheese and pepper jelly dip) is usually my personal go-to. This recipe is at the top of "real life, I am having friends over and need an easy dip to serve" list I grab from. Let me show you how I like to make it in my own home.

    Reader Review

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    "I made this for a party appetizer and everyone loved it!! It’s delicious!!"

    - Shelia

    A note before starting

    ⭐️ While I was recipe testing, I found it best to use feta in the block form and not the crumbles. Using the block will result in a smoother and creamier dip. The crumbles have a coating around them of an anti-caking agent, similar to shredded cheese, which isn't the best for this dip. You usually can find a block of feta (note, it's usually packed in a container with liquid) in the specialty cheese section of your deli.

    ⭐️ Set the feta and cream cheese out on the counter for about 30 minutes before making this so they can come to room temperature. Now I have totally been lazy more times than not and taken straight from the fridge to the food processor, and it's fine - but having it at room temp does make it easier to blend together and a smoother and creamier texture with no little lumps. If you think ahead better than I, go ahead and lay them out for a bit. 😉

    Feta cheese, garlic, and spices in a food processor.
    STEP ONE: Add cheese, olive oil, garlic, thyme, and salt to a food processor.
    Blending up a whipped feta dip in a food processor.
    STEP TWO: Blend until completely smooth and creamy. A minute or so.
    whipped feta dip with honey and pistachios on a purple table with lemons, crackers, cucumbers, and flowers next to the bowl.
    STEP THREE: Place whipped feta into a shallow bowl and drizzle generously with honey on top. Top with more fresh thyme (just for looks TBH) and pistachios.

    While technically you can save the leftovers, I find it best to eat them fresh right away. Because of the honey, it can get kinda gross and messy if trying to save. If you want to prep ahead of time, make the dip and keep it stored in an airtight container in the fridge. When ready to serve, place in a shallow bowl, then top with honey and the nuts to maximize the freshness and presentation of the dip.

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    Whipped Feta Dip with Honey and Pistachios


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    5 from 2 reviews

    • Author: Heather Bilyeu
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 6-8
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    This whipped feta dip is everything you love about a salty-sweet combo, and y'all, it's downright addictive! Made with both feta and cream cheese for that velvety texture, it’s blended with simple spices (only 6 ingredients total!) in a food processor and ready in just 5 minutes. Serve it up with crackers or fresh veggies, and it's the perfect Southern appetizer to serve at your next party! This is a top Fueling a Southern Soul recipe for good reason!


    Ingredients

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    • 7 Ounce Block of Feta Cheese*
    • 4 ounces Cream Cheese 
    • 1 Garlic Clove
    • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 1 Teaspoon Fresh Thyme
    • Pinch of Salt
    • Honey, Pistachios, and a Fresh Thyme Sprig for Topping


    Instructions

    1. Add the cream cheese and feta cheese (broken into smaller chunks), olive oil, garlic, thyme, and salt to a food processor. Blend for 60 seconds or until smooth and creamy.
    2. Place the whipped feta into a shallow bowl and drizzle generously with honey on top.
    3. Garnish with more fresh thyme and pistachios. Serve with crackers, pita bread, and/or fresh veggies.

    Notes

    • Use a feta cheese block and not feta crumbles for this recipe. These can usually be found in the specialty cheese section of your deli.
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 0 minutes
    • Category: Appetizer
    • Method: Cooking
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: per ½ cup
    • Calories: 208
    • Sugar: 19.2 g
    • Sodium: 212.1 mg
    • Fat: 9.7 g
    • Saturated Fat: 5.2 g
    • Trans Fat: 0.1 g
    • Carbohydrates: 22 g
    • Fiber: 0 g
    • Protein: 7.5 g
    • Cholesterol: 132.7 mg

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    1. LINDA ZOLLO says

      October 10, 2023 at 6:48 pm

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    2. Sheila says

      June 24, 2025 at 5:29 pm

      I made this for a party appetizer and everyone loved it!! It’s delicious!!

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      • Heather Bilyeu says

        July 07, 2025 at 7:40 am

        I am so glad! We love this recipe too!

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