Whipped Feta with Apple Pecan Topping

Whipped feta in a green bowl, topped with apple and pecan topping and toasted bread.

Make this Whipped Feta with Apple Pecan Topping as an appetizer at your next gathering! It's perfect for holiday celebrations, potlucks, or last minute get-togethers because it only takes 30 minutes from start to finish.

Course Appetizer, Dips, Snack

Cuisine American, Mediterranean

Diet Gluten Free, Kosher, Vegetarian

Prep Time 24

Cook Time 6

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 127kcal

Author Alana Lieberman

Cost $15

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Whipped Feta

1 (8 ounce) block of feta, crumbled
¾ cup plain greek yogurt
Zest from 1 lemon
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

For the Apple Pecan Topping

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 honeycrisp apple, diced
1 shallot, diced
¼ cup chopped pecans, plus extra for topping
2 tablespoons honey, plus more for drizzling
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, stems removed
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Make the apple topping by heating a skillet over medium heat. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil, then add apples and shallots. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until both begin to soften.
Add pecans, honey, sage, thyme, and cinnamon. Cook another 3 to 5 minutes, so the apples can caramelize.
Turn off heat and set aside to cool.
While the topping cools, make the whipped feta. Add feta, greek yogurt, and lemon zest to a food processor. Pulse until combined.
Slowly stream in 2 tablespoons olive oil and blend until creamy and smooth.
Spoon whipped feta into a bowl or serving dish. Top with apple topping and garnish with additional chopped pecans, thyme, and a drizzle of honey. Serve with crackers, fresh vegetables, or pita for dipping.

Notes

Dice the apples and shallots really small. A small dice is best for dipping and scooping with crackers or toasted bread slices.
The whipped feta dip will thicken more as it sits. If you like a thicker dip, you can refrigerate it for 15 to 30 minutes prior to serving and it will become a thicker consistency.

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