Whipped Feta Dip Recipe with Honey Peaches – An Easy 10-Minute Summer Appetizer!

This rich, creamy whipped feta dip recipe with macerated honey peaches whips up in just 10 minutes and is the perfect balance of salty and sweet flavors. It makes a gorgeous appetizer paired with crackers, breakfast spread on top of toast, or dessert served in little glasses.

The last time I made this dip, I was living in Buffalo (my hometown!) circa 2013.

This recipe recently popped into my head, and it came back with a vengeance. I had a serious craving for it, and luckily I had a block of feta in my fridge.

The question was, should I go sweet or savory? I had a few good topping contenders: olive tapenade, cherry tomato salad, and fresh blueberries. But then I spotted the most perfect ripe peach on my counter. Sweet, fruity, aromatic and in season for such a short time, I knew I wanted to use the peach!

The sweet, slightly floral notes of fresh, ripe peach enhanced with honey are the perfect accent to salty, creamy whipped feta. This dip is delicious with bread or crackers for dipping, or you can dip fresh peach slices.

I also enjoy eating this with a spoon! You can make a little parfait by layering the whipped cheese with the honeyed peaches. Top it with a sprinkle of crushed toasted pecans and it’s like a no-bake cheesecake.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Quick and easy – You’re only 10 minutes away from a delicious and easy summer appetizer! It’s elegant and looks fancy (especially with a pretty topping like honeyed peaches), but it’s very easy to make.
• Go sweet or savory – I made a fresh peach topping because they’re in season, but you can use whatever you like! Play around with other types of fruit (coarsely mashed berries instead of peaches would be great), or go savory. Sundried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, grilled zucchini, it all works! Just chop it up small and spoon it on top of the whipped feta.
• It’s versatile – Instead of eating this as a dip, you can spread it on toast and top it with a drizzle of honey or a couple dollops of jam.

Ingredients

Get ready for your new favorite appetizer! This whipped feta dip recipe is simple to make, easy to customize, and lasts for up to a week in the fridge.

Whipped Feta Dip

• Feta – Get a block and crumble it yourself for the best flavor.
• Cream cheese – This lends rich creaminess. To help avoid a lumpy dip, make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature.
• Sour cream – Adds a bit of moisture to help the dip come together, as well as richness and a slight bit of tanginess.
• Salt – Marries the flavors of everything else.

Honeyed Peach Topping

• Ripe peach – Or you can use any in-season fruit you like.
• Honey – Adds just a touch of sweetness to help macerate the fruit and balance the salty rich flavor of the feta dip.
• Sea salt – Pulls out the natural sweetness in the peach.

Instructions

Step 1: Whip the Feta

1. Add the crumbled feta, room temperature cream cheese, sour cream, and salt to a food processor.
2. Pulse a few times, and then process until it’s as smooth as you like it, stopping to scrape down the sides as necessary. I prefer mine with a little bit of texture, so I don’t completely puree it.

Step 2: Make the Honeyed Peaches

1. Dice the peach.
2. Stir together the diced peach, honey, and salt in a bowl. If you have the time, let it sit for a few minutes to macerate (the honey and salt will draw out the peach’s liquid and form a syrup).

Storage

Before topping with the peaches, you can store the dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

What Other Fruit Can I Use Instead of Peaches?

Instead of honeyed peaches, you can try:

• Balsamic roasted strawberries – Mix 1 1/2 cups fresh sliced strawberries with 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, 2 teaspoons sugar, and 1 pinch salt. Then roast at 350F for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
• Macerated blueberries – Coarsely mash 3/4 cup blueberries with 1 tablespoon honey or sugar and 1 pinch salt, and then let sit for 10 minutes.
• Fresh raspberries – Add a drizzle of honey along with the vibrant berries.
• Apple pie filling – You can use homemade or store-bought, and you aren’t limited to apple!
• Canned pears – Slice or dice them up, and add a sprinkle of cinnamon and a drizzle of maple syrup.

How to Make This Dip Savory Instead of Sweet

You can either serve this with a savory topping, or blend savory components right into the dip.

Here are a few savory topping ideas:

• Sundried tomatoes with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of chopped basil
• Chopped roasted red bell pepper with pine nuts and fresh oregano
• Dollops of olive tapenade and chopped cherry tomatoes

If you want the dip itself to have savory flavor, add the following to the food processor along with the feta:

• 1 clove peeled garlic
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pinch black pepper, or play around with any spices you like (for example, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, etc.)

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