Whipped feta with fresh herbs is a quick and easy spread that is great for appetizers, snacks, or sandwiches.
There are many ways you can enjoy whipped feta. On a sliced baguette with roasted tomatoes. In a sandwich or burger. As a dip (dip pita or veggies into it), on crackers. The list goes on.
How to make whipped feta (overview):
Let the feta and cream cheese soften up on your counter for about an hour. Pulse the cheeses in your food processor until they're combined, then add the other ingredients and process until smooth. Easy peasy! Full ingredients & instructions are below.
Whenever I handle feta, it takes me back to the pizza place I used to work at. I used to hate making the Mediterranean pizzas because my hands would smell like feta well past the end of my shift. It would also screw up the assembly line during the peak period. You had to frantically run to wash your hands in between topping the pizzas because you didn't want to contaminate someone's pepperoni or cheese pizza with the bold feta flavor. I took pizza very seriously back then, and I still do today 🙂
Recipe notes & tips:
- Refrigerating the whipped feta makes it more of a spread than a dip. If you're planning on using this as a dip, it's best around room temperature.
- As always, feel free to add your preferred herbs or whatever you have on hand.
- I think a drizzle of olive oil makes most things taste even better, and this easy whipped feta recipe is no exception.
What's your favorite way to eat feta cheese? Hope you'll try this whipped feta spread!
Whipped Feta with Fresh Herbs
Ingredients
- 6 ounces feta (I buy a block) room temperature
- 2 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil + extra for drizzling
- Juice + zest from 1/2 lemon
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Take cheeses out of the fridge about an hour prior to making this.
- Chop the herbs.
- Add the feta and cream cheese to the food processor (crumble the feta into smaller pieces).
- Pulse the cheeses until they're combined.
- Add the herbs, garlic, oil, lemon juice & zest, and salt & pepper to the food processor and blend until everything is well combined.
- Serve immediately or chill for an hour or two before serving. Delicious when served with a generous drizzle of olive oil on top.
Notes
- Adapted from Ina Garten.
- This is the food processor I used to make this whipped feta recipe.
- Serving size really depends on how much people eat/what else it's served with.
- Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.
Kelly says
Absolutely delicious! I make it regularly. I use whatever fresh herbs I have. I usually add parsley, rosemary, and thyme in addition to the others!
Natasha says
Yay!! That's great to hear, thanks for letting me know! 🙂
Elizabeth says
How far ahead can this be made and stored?
Natasha says
Hi Elizabeth! The herbs can get a little less fresh the longer you leave it, but if you really need to make it ahead, you could do a day or two, but I think it's best fresh/same day.
Jerry says
What?! This so awesome. I've never whipped feta before but I'm so in awe of the smooth and creamy texture. Now I want to dip everything in whipped feta!
Natasha says
So glad you liked it, Jerry!!
Anna Wright says
This is an incredibly creative recipe. I can’t wait to try it. Thank you for sharing.
Elana says
This was delicious! I made mine in the blender, which made it difficult to get it really smooth, but regardless, it was perfect.
Natasha says
I'm so glad you liked it! 🙂
Jeff says
Your feta dip/spread looks delicious! I can imagine loving it as-is, but I can also imagine taking it in all kinds of different directions with a variety of spices and contexts. Nice work!
Natasha says
Thanks Jeff! Agreed, it's very versatile.
Tracy | Baking Mischief says
Yeeeeeeeeeeess. More delicious ways to eat cheese, please! I like feta with bacon as a salad topper, but eating it as a gorgeous spread like this or on pizza sounds amazing.
Natasha says
Thanks Tracy ??
Debs @ Wilde Orchard says
Love this Natasha!!! I would never have thought to whip feta, but I'm so down with this spread (very generously) over a fresh slice of sourdough!
Natasha says
Thanks Debs! It would be great on sourdough ?