This recipe comes from Half Baked Harvest, by Tieghan Gerard
If you haven't checked out her website yet you should!!!
This appetizer is an absolute showstopper, and it's so ridiculously easy that you'll wonder why you haven't been making it every single week. Honey whipped feta with garlic herb roasted olives is the kind of dish that makes you look like you spent hours in the kitchen when, spoiler alert, you didn't.
The magic happens when you whip feta, honey and cream cheese together, then crown it with warm, garlicky herby olives that have been kissed by the oven, suddenly you've got a dip that's equal parts elegant and dangerously addictive. Sweet, salty, savory, and herbaceous all at once—it's basically a flavor party in a bowl.
Here's the best part: this pairs beautifully with any of our fresh focaccia or crusty baguettes. Tear off a piece, scoop up some of that whipped feta goodness, grab a few roasted olives, and you've got yourself an appetizer that'll have your guests asking for the recipe (which you can now confidently share).
Whether you're hosting a dinner party, bringing something to a potluck, or just treating yourself on a Sunday afternoon, this recipe delivers every single time. It's proof that the simplest ingredients, when treated with a little love and attention, can create something truly memorable.
Honey Whipped Feta with Garlic Herb Roasted Olives
Ingredients
ROASTED OLIVES
▢ 2 cups mixed olives pitted
▢ 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
▢ 6 cloves garlic, smashed
▢ 1 shallot, quartered
▢ 1 lemon, quartered
▢ 2 sprigs fresh thyme
▢ 2 sprigs fresh oregano
▢ chili flakes
HONEY WHIPPED FETA
▢ 1 cup (8 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
▢ 3 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
▢ 2-3 tablespoons honey
▢ black pepper
US Customary – Metric
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 450° F. In a baking dish, combine the olives, olive oil, garlic, shallot, lemon, thyme, oregano, and a big pinch of chili flakes. Bake 20-25 minutes, until the garlic turns golden and the oil is sizzling.
2. Meanwhile, whip the feta. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until smooth and creamy. The feta can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days.
3. Spoon the feta into a serving bowl and then top with the warm olives. Serve with bread or crackers.
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