Vegan Whipped Feta Dip with Honey

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

This dip whips up into a cloud-like, creamy spread with bright lemon and a garlicky punch, mellowed by a good drizzle of olive oil and a hit of warmth from red pepper flakes. Fresh thyme scattered over the top adds an earthy, herbal finish that plays beautifully against the tangy base. It's the kind of appetizer that looks fancy but comes together in minutes flat, blitzed smooth in a food processor and swirled into a shallow bowl for serving. Scoop it up with pita, crackers, or crisp vegetables, and you've got a crowd-pleasing starter that fits neatly into a vegan spread. Make it ahead and keep it chilled for a few days, so it's ready whenever a craving for something rich and swoon-worthy hits.

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Ingredients

6 servings

8 oz block feta cheese, crumbled
Esti Plant-Based Feta Style Block Cheese, 7 oz Trader Joe's Vegan Feta Cheese Alternative Trader Joe's Vegan Feta Cheese Alternative Block in Brine Earth Grown Vegan Feta Style Crumbles, Gluten Free
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4 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, roughly chopped
2 tbsp honey, plus more for drizzling
Chef's tip
Use the same amount. Maple syrup is a little thinner and less sticky than honey.
¼ tsp red pepper flakes

For serving

1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)
pita bread, crackers, or sliced vegetables, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Add the crumbled feta, cream cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic to a food processor. Process for about 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl halfway through, until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy with no visible feta crumbles.
2
Add the honey and red pepper flakes, then pulse 3–4 times until just combined. Taste and adjust with a little more lemon juice if you want more brightness, or more honey for sweetness.

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