How To Make (Amazing!) Whipped Feta. {Video!}
I don’t even know what to saaaay.
This whipped feta is single-handedly changing my life. And I mean, like reallyreallyreally changing my life, in ways that include consuming (very small) portions of vegetables along with it because it’s that good. Not like in the when-I was-12-I-stood-outside-of-Limited-Too-in-a-mint-and-navy-flannel-pleated-plaid-skirt-being-a-“model” type of way. That really didn’t take me… anywhere. Fortunately.Â
For weeks I was inflated with the idea of whipped feta. I have no idea why; I don’t know where I saw it, read about it or heard of it, but I certainly never tasted it and wasn’t really sure that it was a thing. Thank goodness it’s a thing.
You know where I actually think the thought came from? Crumbled feta is a pain. I mean, it’s a delicious pain, but it’s so, well, crumbly that if it’s inside a pita or on top of a pizza, it rolls right off. The crumbles crumble into even tinier crumbles. Even on a salad, it’s nearly impossible to stab each little chunk of feta with a fork and who is going to eat a salad with a spoon? Exactly.
Enter whipped feta. OMG. It is, in two words, freaking awesome.
As you can clearly see, I slathered it on toast. If I’m being perfectly honest, this is the way I ate almost the entire batch. So simple. So creamy and fabulous! I can’t take it. Ugh. And so much flavor.
I attempted the recipe three different ways: with regular cream cheese, whipped cream cheese and Greek yogurt. The whipped cream cheese easily won out. Maybe I’m just a sucker for anything whipped, but oh well. It’s just… yes.
Perhaps my favorite thing about this whole mess is that you can flavor it any way you like. With just these two ingredients, it tastes like… creamy feta. Mine did not need any additional seasoning, but you make the call. You could add roasted red peppers or a ton of herbs. Could even make this incredible dip into a whipped version, which is definitely at the top of my to-do list. You can add it to a salad or soup – heck, even spread it on pizza or use it like hummus. And the best part is that right after whipping? It’s sort of warm and super spreadable. But it’s just as great coming out of the fridge too.
Okay. What I’m really trying to say is that your Wednesday should be consumed by this activity. Whip your feta.
How To Make Whipped Feta
Ingredients
- 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled and at room temperature
- 3 ounces whipped cream cheese, at room temperature
Instructions
- Add crumbled feta to a food processor and pulse until small crumbs remain. Add in cream cheese and puree for 4-5 minutes, scraping down the sides when necessary, until feta is super creamy. Serve as desired.
- I topped mine with roasted tomatoes, fresh herbs and roasted garlic oil.
Notes
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276 Comments on “How To Make (Amazing!) Whipped Feta. {Video!}”
I was at a restaurant tonight and tried whipped feta topped with apple jam and sliced strawberries!!! AMAZING!!!!!
Amazing!!!
I am sorry to sound like this but I am looking for reviews. So cute to say it looks good, etc but that is not a review? I just want to know if anyone actually tried the recipe, any changes, etc!Â
Tried it… no flavor so I added 1T garlic, 2 stalks of fresh thyme, and 2 stalks of rosemary, and salt and pepper… also used heavy whipping cream and regular cream cheese… so basically created a new recipe and it is delicious… put it on smashed potatoes and roasted veggies.
Made this and it is wonderful, I am wondering if I could add roasted garlic or if that would be too much.
That would be amazing! I encourage you to give it a try
How long will this keep?
a few days, sealed in the fridge!
This was easy and absolutely delicious. Made it exactly as the recipe stated. Toasted some olive oil ciabatta, slathered on the whipped feta and put a little homemade caponata on top. Next time will try a peach chutney topping or just olive oil and tomatoes. Very versatile recipe
Sounds amazing! Â Do you need to use whipped cream cheese, or would regular cream cheese work too?
I really appreciate the recipe! It was my first time making this, so it was a great way to start! In my opinion the ratio of cream cheese to feta should be like 2:1 . This one was just a lil too much salty feta.Â
Just made. Topped with honey and chives which was delicious. May not blend so creamy next time. I like some texture and this felt like frosting in my mouth. Looking forward to adding savory ingredients.
Hi,
how long can you store the leftover whipped feta for?