Hot Honey Whipped Feta with Pickled Beets
This creamy whipped feta is swirled with hot honey for a spicy-sweet kick and topped with tangy, citrusy pickled beets. Perfect for spreading on a toasted baguette or scooping with your favorite crackers, it's a quick and easy crowd-pleaser with bright, bold flavors.
Equipment
- Zester
Ingredients
- 1 15oz jar Diced Pickled Beets such as Aunt Nellie’s
- 1 medium Orange juiced and zested
- 1 teaspoon Mint finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Basil finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Finishing Olive Oil
- 1 pinch Flaky Salt
- ⅛ teaspoon Fresh Cracked Pepper
- 1 8oz block Feta Cheese drained
- ½ cup Greek Yogurt
- 3 tablespoon Hot Honey
- ½ medium Lemon juiced
- Toasted Baguette or Crackers for dipping
Instructions
- Add diced pickled beets to a small bowl. Add the zest and juice of one orange, mint, basil, olive oil, flaky salt, and fresh cracked pepper. Stir and let the mixture marinate.
- In a blender or food processor, combine feta, Greek yogurt, and hot honey. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the whipped feta to a shallow serving bowl. Add lemon juice and a pinch of flaky salt to taste and stir.
- Strain excess liquid from the pickled beets and place them in the center of the whipped feta.
- Serve with toasted baguette or crackers for dipping. Enjoy!
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