Description
This whipped feta with greek yogurt dip is paired with balsamic roasted strawberries and basil. It’s a sweet, savoury, and DELICIOUS appetizer or starter. Can be made in advance, with an option to serve as crostini!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Whipped Feta:
- 8 oz (225 g) feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- For the Roasted Strawberries:
- 1 pint (2 cups) fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Garnish:
- Fresh basil or mint leaves, chopped
- Additional olive oil for drizzling
- Black sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Roasted Strawberries:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, toss the halved strawberries with balsamic vinegar, honey, and a pinch of black pepper.
- Spread the strawberries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the strawberries are soft and slightly caramelized. Remove from oven and let cool.
- Prepare the Whipped Feta:
- In a food processor, combine the crumbled feta, cream cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of black pepper.
- Process until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Adjust the consistency with a bit more olive oil if necessary.
- Assemble the Dish:
- Spread the whipped feta onto a serving plate or bowl, creating a swirl with the back of a spoon.
- Spoon the roasted strawberries over the whipped feta.
- Drizzle with additional olive oil and garnish with chopped fresh basil or mint leaves.
- Sprinkle with black sesame seeds for extra texture and flavor, if desired.
Notes
- If you’re making this recipe for a party, I’d recommend making the feta + strawberries a couple hours to one day in advance. Prepare the bread and basil right before serving to maintain freshness.
- Be sure to keep the whipped feta and roasted strawberries separate until serving. Make sure to CHILL both ingredients in the fridge – this will prevent the whipped feta from melting.
- You can serve this recipe as a dip (as pictured) OR you can serve it as a crostini! If you’d prefer making crostini, simply slice up a baguette, toast the bread, spread whipped feta on each slice, top with a spoonful of strawberries, and garnish with fresh basil, black pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.
- If you don’t have a party to go to, but want to make this recipe anyway – simply enjoy it as an open-faced toast!
- NOTE: you can serve the whipped feta in other ways, not just with these roasted strawberries. Feel free to get creative here. I know people love serving it with roasted cherry tomatoes or pita bread, for instance!
- Prep Time: 10mins
- Cook Time: 30mins
- Category: Desssert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 180kcal
Keywords: Whipped Feta with Roasted Strawberries