Recipe

Whipped Feta with Hot Honey and Pistachios

Name: Whipped Feta With Hot Honey And Pistachios
Ingredients: 8 oz block feta cheese (drained and crumbled); 1/2 cup whole-milk Greek yogurt; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 clove garlic (finely grated); 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1/4 tsp fresh lemon zest; 2 tbsp honey; 1/2 tsp red chili flakes; 1/4 cup shelled pistachios (toasted and chopped); 1 pinch flaky sea salt; 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves (roughly torn); Warm pita wedges (for serving)

Mediterranean

6 servings15 minutes

Sources: Cross-checked against NYT Cooking and Epicurious

6 servings

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8 steps · 6 min of timed cooking

Place crumbled feta, Greek yogurt, olive oil, grated garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest into a food processor.
Blend on high for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture turns silky, airy, and completely smooth.⏱ 3 min
Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula, blending for another 30 seconds if any small lumps remain.⏱ 30 sec
Warm the honey and red chili flakes in a small pan over low heat for 2 minutes until fragrant and runny.⏱ 2 min
Spoon the whipped feta into a wide, shallow serving bowl, using the back of a spoon to create deep swirls.
Drizzle the warm spicy honey generously across the top so it pools in the crevices.
Scatter the chopped toasted pistachios, fresh torn mint, and a light pinch of flaky sea salt over the bowl.
Serve immediately at room temperature alongside warm pita wedges or crusty bread for scooping.

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Chef’s tip · Always buy block feta packed in brine rather than pre-crumbled containers, which are coated with cellulose that keeps the mixture from whipping smooth.

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