Fig & Pomegranate Molasses Whipped Feta Dip
A whipped feta dip with a fig jam and pomegranate molasses swirl instead of the usual hot honey — five minutes of prep, and it holds up if you make it a day ahead.
Equipment
Ingredients
Whipped Feta Base:
- 8 ounces feta, block, patted dry
- ⅓ cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced or grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
Fig-Pomegranate Swirl:
- 2 tablespoons fig jam
- ½-1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses, to taste
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
Toppings:
- 2 tablespoons roasted pistachios, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, plus a sprig or two for garnish
- pomegranate arils or fresh quartered fig, optional
For Serving:
- Warm pita, crostini, crackers, fresh vegetables
Instructions
- Combine feta, Greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and zest in a food processor. Blend until completely smooth and fluffy (about 2 to 3 minutes), scraping down the sides once or twice. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
- Combine the fig jam, 1/2 tablespoon of pomegranate molasses (taste & add more, if you like), and red pepper flakes in a small microwave-safe bowl. Warm in the microwave for 20-30 seconds. Stir to make sure it is well combined and loose enough to drizzle.
- Spread the whipped feta onto a shallow plate or wide bowl, using the back of a spoon to create peaks and valleys.
- Drizzle the warm fig-pomegranate mixture over the whipped feta.
- Garnish with the chopped pistachios, and fresh thyme leaves. If using, add some pomegranate arils or quartered fresh fig.
- Serve immediately with warm pita, crostini, crackers or fresh veggies.
Notes
- Nutrition estimates do not include pita, crackers, or whatever you choose to serve with the whipped feta.
- Make ahead: Store the whipped base (unswirled, ungarnished) in an airtight container in the fridge up to 1 day ahead. Stir before spreading, then add the swirl and garnish fresh.
- No pomegranate molasses on hand? A balsamic glaze is the quickest swap. For something closer to the real thing, simmer 1 cup pomegranate juice with 1 tbsp honey until reduced by half and syrupy.
Nutrition
Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 328mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 144IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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