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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Making this right now! Thanks!
Cheese and cheese – brilliant!
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This falls under the category of “Why didn’t I think of that?” So simple, yet so brilliant. Thank you for sharing it.
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I’m reading you from the other part of the world,where feta is born and I just wanted you to know that I really enjoy everything you post!You have such a fresh and ingenious view on everything!And I’m always touched when you include mediterranean food.This spread rocks,it kinda reminds me of a traditional feta spread we have here(instead of cream cheese we only add olive oil and vinegar until creamy),just add green peppers to the mix and you’ll get the idea:)
How much olive oil and vinager
I have a five pound block of feta just dying to be flogged, er, whipped in the fridge! Thanks so much for coming up with this….I can’t wait to try it on an herbed bagel!
In Greece we make various dips by whipping feta with strained yoghurt. It’s a very traditional way of making different kinds of accompaniments to meats and fish. One of the most traditional ones is this spicy one. http://mylittleexpatkitchen.blogspot.nl/2012/10/the-tyrokafteri.html
Your version looks amazing, Jessica!
Thanks for this! It sounds fabulous. :-)
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this recipe sounded delicious but after making it and eating it found no words to describe how super fabulous this was . My whole family fell in love with me again . Thank you so much for sharing
Wow, I don’t know what to say either, except: HOLY CROW, THIS LOOKS FANTASTIC! I have a big ol’ tub of Bulgarian feta in my fridge, and now I know what to do with it.
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So incredibly simple, but sounds perfect!!!!
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Delicious. I added some plain Greek yogurt to the mix, so good! Thanks for sharing!
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HOW did I miss this one??
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Hell yeah!
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I wanna bite in that bread with the tomatoes!! And I wanna dip my fingers in the bowl of whipped feta creme.. Your photos are so yummy and kind of sexy ;)
And, btw: I mostly DO eat my salads with a spoon, because I’m too lazy (or ravenous?) to pick for seeds, leaves and crumbs with my fork :) :)
I made this with Mediterranean feta for the base of an asparagus tart. AWESOME. The leftover dip was the perfect pre-meal snack with pita chips!
i’ve been dying to make this and finally did tonight! so glad i did! i put it on toasted ciabatta bread with a layer of pesto and some roasted tomatoes. yum! i can’t wait to take see what my guests think! thanks for the great recipe!
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You could also check your feta supplier for the creamy feta kind which is still a bit solid, but spreads very easily on it’s own. ;) At least here in Berlin you can buy a variety of feta and it is because I do not like the crumbly stuff, I always go with the creamy one.
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This has been my go-to appi for years with the addition of roasted garlic and minced rosemary! Incredible on everything!
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Great idea to blend it with cream cheese! Here’s the recipe I always use, from the fabulous restaurant Oleana in Cambridge — give it a try!
http://www.chow.com/recipes/28292-whipped-feta-with-sweet-and-hot-peppers
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Can’t wait to whip it, whip it real good!
Love these pics and love your enthusiasm!
This was so delicious that my little three-year olds were eating it off the egg beaters! We made this to go along with your Parmesan Quinoa Patties. Thank you so much.
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