Honey Whipped Feta with Garlic Herb Roasted Olives Recipe

Introduction

Honey Whipped Feta with Garlic Herb Roasted Olives is a delightful and flavorful appetizer. Creamy whipped feta pairs perfectly with warm, aromatic olives roasted with garlic and herbs, making it an ideal dish for sharing with friends and family.

Ingredients

• 2 cups mixed olives, pitted
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 shallot, quartered
• 1 lemon, quartered
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 sprigs fresh oregano
• Chili flakes, to taste
• 1 cup (8 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
• 3 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
• 2-3 tablespoons honey
• Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 450° F. In a baking dish, combine the olives, olive oil, smashed garlic, quartered shallot, lemon, thyme, oregano, and a generous pinch of chili flakes. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the garlic is golden and the oil is sizzling.
2. Step 2: While the olives roast, prepare the whipped feta. In a food processor, combine the crumbled feta, room temperature cream cheese, honey, and black pepper. Pulse until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
3. Step 3: Spoon the whipped feta into a serving bowl, then top with the warm roasted olives. Serve immediately with bread or crackers.

Tips & Variations

• Use a mix of green and black olives for varied texture and flavor.
• Add a splash of lemon juice to the feta mixture for extra brightness.
• Adjust chili flakes to your spice preference for a mild or more intense heat.
• Substitute cream cheese with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.

Storage

Store the whipped feta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep the roasted olives separately and reheat gently before serving. For best flavor, serve the feta at room temperature.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use other types of cheese instead of feta?

Feta’s tangy and salty flavor is key to this recipe, but you can experiment with goat cheese for a different creamy texture and taste.

How can I serve this appetizer?

This dish pairs wonderfully with crusty bread, pita chips, or a variety of crackers for dipping and spreading.

Honey Whipped Feta with Garlic Herb Roasted Olives Recipe

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A delicious appetizer featuring garlic herb roasted mixed olives paired with smooth and creamy honey whipped feta cheese, perfect for serving with bread or crackers.

• Author: Clara
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
• Total Time: 30-35 minutes
• Yield: Serves 4
• Category: Appetizer
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Olives and Roasting Mix

• 2 cups mixed olives, pitted
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 shallot, quartered
• 1 lemon, quartered
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 sprigs fresh oregano
• Chili flakes, big pinch

Honey Whipped Feta

• 1 cup (8 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
• 3 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
• 2–3 tablespoons honey
• Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat and prepare olives: Preheat your oven to 450° F. In a baking dish, combine the mixed olives, extra virgin olive oil, smashed garlic cloves, quartered shallot, quartered lemon, fresh thyme, fresh oregano, and a big pinch of chili flakes. Toss everything together gently.
2. Roast olives: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the garlic turns golden and the olive oil is sizzling hot. This roasting infuses the olives with the garlic and herb flavors.
3. Whip the feta cheese: While the olives roast, combine the crumbled feta cheese, cream cheese at room temperature, honey, and black pepper in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. Adjust honey and pepper to taste. This whipped mixture can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
4. Assemble and serve: Spoon the honey whipped feta cheese into a serving bowl. Top it immediately with the warm garlic herb roasted olives for the best experience. Serve alongside crusty bread or crackers for a delightful appetizer.

Notes

• Use a mix of olives such as Kalamata, Castelvetrano, or green Italian for varied flavors.
• Adjust chili flakes to control heat level.
• Room temperature cream cheese blends more easily with feta, giving a smoother texture.
• This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
• Leftover whipped feta can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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