Honey Whipped Feta with Garlic Herb Roasted Olives Recipe
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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Keywords: Honey Whipped Feta, Roasted Olives, Garlic Herb Olives, Mediterranean Appetizer, Baked Olives, Whipped Feta Cheese, Easy Appetizer
