Description
Whipped feta with roasted strawberries brings a delightful twist to your appetizer game, turning simple ingredients into a crowd-pleasing dish that sparks conversation at any gathering. Creamy, tangy feta blends smoothly with sweet roasted strawberries, creating a perfect balance your guests will absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Mains:
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 2 cups strawberries
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Garnish:
- Fresh mint
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 400°F and grab a rimmed baking sheet for the strawberries.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon honey over 2 cups halved strawberries, coating them completely.
- Roast the strawberries for 20-25 minutes until they caramelize and soften, creating delicious juice around the edges.
- While strawberries roast, add 1 cup crumbled feta, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice to your food processor.
- Blend the feta mixture for 2-3 minutes until it transforms into a creamy, smooth spread with no lumps.
- Transfer the whipped feta to a serving platter, spreading it into an even layer.
- Once strawberries finish roasting, carefully spoon them over the feta, including any released juices.
- Optionally, scatter some fresh mint leaves across the top for a bright finishing touch.
Notes
- Roast strawberries until they’re deep burgundy and slightly collapsed for the most intense flavor.
- Use full-fat feta cheese at room temperature to ensure the smoothest, creamiest texture when whipping.
- Add a pinch of black pepper to the whipped feta for a subtle, unexpected warmth that complements the sweet strawberries.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute feta with cashew cream cheese and ensure all other ingredients remain the same.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 163 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 293 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg