Description
This savory pumpkin whipped feta dip combines tangy feta cheese, creamy Greek yogurt, pumpkin puree, honey, and thyme for a smooth, sweet-and-savory fall appetizer. Serve it with toasted sourdough, baguette slices, or crackers, finished with a drizzle of honey, fresh thyme, and optional chopped walnuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- Approx. 8 oz block of feta cheese, drained from brine (around 220 grams)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
- 1–2 Tbsp honey (plus more, to serve)
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 2 tsp fresh thyme)
- Black pepper (freshly cracked)
- Fresh thyme (can use dried, if needed)
- Chopped walnuts (optional; raw or toasted)
- Extra honey drizzle
- Crusty, toasted bread (like sourdough or baguette)
- Crackers
Instructions
- Drain the feta cheese thoroughly to remove excess brine.
- Add the feta, Greek yogurt, pumpkin puree, 1 tablespoon of honey, and dried or fresh thyme to a food processor.
- Blend until the ingredients begin to combine into a creamy mixture. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed.
- Continue blending until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
- Taste and add the remaining tablespoon of honey if desired. Season with freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
- Transfer the whipped feta dip to a serving bowl and create decorative swirls on the surface with the back of a spoon.
- Drizzle extra honey over the top and garnish with chopped walnuts, if using, and fresh thyme.
- Serve with crusty toasted bread, baguette slices, or crackers.
Notes
- Use unsweetened pumpkin puree rather than pumpkin pie filling to maintain the savory flavor.
- Drain the feta well and blend thoroughly for the smoothest consistency.
- Add the optional walnuts and extra honey just before serving for the best texture and presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Recipes
- Method: no Bake
- Cuisine: American-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/8 of the prepared dip, excluding bread, crackers, and optional toppings
- Calories: 115 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
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