Ingredients
Approx. 8 oz block of feta cheese, drained from brine (around 220 grams)
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (use a higher fat option for less tartness)
1 cup canned pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
1–2 Tbsp honey (plus more, to serve)
1 tsp dried thyme (or 2 tsp fresh thyme)
Black pepper (freshly cracked)
Fresh thyme (can use dried, if needed)
Chopped walnuts (optional; raw or toasted)
Extra honey drizzle
Crusty, toasted bread (like sourdough or baguette)
Crackers
Instructions
- Make the 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 tablespoons of honey (depending on desired sweetness), thyme, and a few cracks of black pepper to the food processor. Blend again until all ingredients are well combined.
- Transfer the whipped feta to the fridge and chill (covered) for 30-60 minutes. This is necessary to firm up the dip and improve its consistency.
- When you’re ready to serve, 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
- If you prefer a sweeter dip, increase the amount of honey to taste. You can drizzle extra honey over the top before serving for a sweet finishing touch.
- While thyme is a key ingredient, you can experiment with other herbs like rosemary or sage for a different flavor profile.
- For a vegan version, swap out the feta cheese with a vegan feta and use a non-dairy yogurt alternative.
- If you prefer a warm dip, you can microwave it for a few seconds, but it’s recommended to serve it chilled for the best texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the dip
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg