I am a big fan of whipped feta and make this non-holiday version pretty often. This holiday whipped feta is topped off with a cranberry compote to make it festive, and rosemary and a sprinkle of orange zest adds a finishing touch. Add rosemary crackers and you are ready for a crowd!
Holiday Whipped Feta with Cranberries
Ingredients
Whipped Feta
- 6 oz cream cheese
- 7 oz block of feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
Cranberry Compote
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- Zest of half an orange
- Juice of half of orange, about 2 tbsp orange juice
- 3 tbsp maple syrup, or can sub with honey
Toppings and Sides
- Maple syrup or honey
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
- Rosemary crackers or sliced baguette
Preparation
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1. Let cream cheese thaw on the counter for 10-15 minutes before using. While cream cheese thaws, make cranberry compote. Add cranberries, orange zest, orange juice, and maple syrup to a bowl, and mix together. Add to a small saucepan on medium heat, and cook until cranberries burst, about 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat.
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2. To make whipped feta, add thawed cream cheese, feta, chopped rosemary, and olive oil to a food processor or blender, and process until everything is well combined and smooth (making sure not to over blend). Texture should be light and whipped, not too chunky and not overly smooth.
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3. Transfer to a bowl, and top with cranberry compote and some sprigs of fresh rosemary. Drizzle with additional maple syrup or honey, if desired. Serve with crackers or sliced baguette. I especially love it with rosemary crackers!
Recipe Notes
You can make the whipped feta ahead of time and store it in the fridge. Add the cranberry compote and orange zest just before serving.
Bon Appétit!
xx—BB
Gorgeous!! Trying.
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