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Pumpkin Whipped Feta Dip

Pumpkin Whipped Feta Dip

A creamy and flavorful Pumpkin Whipped Feta Dip that combines whipped feta with pumpkin puree for a delicious appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • food processor

Ingredients
  

Whipped Feta

  • 8 oz block of feta cheese drained from brine
  • ¼ cup plain greek yogurt use a higher fat option for less tartness
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree unsweetened
  • 1-2 tablespoon honey plus more, to serve
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 2 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • black pepper freshly cracked

Toppings

  • fresh thyme can use dried, if needed
  • chopped walnuts optional; raw or toasted
  • extra honey drizzle

Serve With

  • crusty, toasted bread (like sourdough or baguette)
  • crackers

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Make whipped feta by adding the feta cheese and greek yogurt to a food processor. Blend ingredients together for a few minutes until smooth, scraping down with a spatula as needed.
  • Add pumpkin puree, 1 or 2 Tbsps of honey (depending on desired sweetness), thyme, and a few cracks of black pepper to the food processor. Blend again until all ingredients are combined.
  • Transfer whipped feta to the fridge and chill (covered) for 30-60 minutes. This is necessary to harden and chill the dip.
  • When you're ready to serve this recipe, transfer the whipped feta to a large bowl. Garnish with a handful of chopped walnuts (optional), a generous sprinkle of fresh thyme, an extra drizzle of honey, and more pepper.
  • Serve with crusty/toasted bread or crackers for dipping. Enjoy!

Notes

This recipe has been a divided one among readers, with some people loving it and others not so much. I’ve retested it multiple times based on feedback, and I truly hope that these notes help you to create a dip that you enjoy as much as we do! Be sure to chill the dip in the fridge for at least 30-60 minutes before serving. This will help to firm up the dip to make it a better consistency.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 240IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
Keyword appetizer, Creamy Dip, Feta Dip, party dip, Pumpkin Dip, Pumpkin Whipped Feta Dip
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