Your Festive Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Serves: 6

INGREDIENTS

For the cranberries

2 cups frozen or fresh cranberries

1/4 cup maple syrup

zest and juice of one orange

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

For the whipped feta

225 g (8oz) feta cheese, (about 1 1/2 cups of crumbled feta)

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

1/4 tsp chili flakes

2 tbsp olive oil

Garnishes

1/4 cup smashed pistachios

1-2 tbsp honey to drizzle

fresh thyme, if desired

INSTRUCTIONS

In a medium saucepan, add the cranberries, maple syrup, orange zest, orange juice and nutmeg and bring the mix to a boil over medium-high heat.

Once boiling, turn to medium-low heat and keep at a simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally or until the cranberries have burst and start to reduce to a jam-like consistency. Once done, remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Whip the feta by adding feta cheese, Greek yogurt, chili flakes and olive oil to a food processor and blend the mix on high until smooth and creamy. (You can also blend using an immersion blender).

Once the cranberries have cooled, assemble the dip by layering the whipped feta in a low bowl. Top with the cranberry compote, chopped pistachios, a drizzle of honey and fresh thyme leaves, if desired.

Serve with fresh-cut crudites, like baby cucumbers. Enjoy!

Tip: Prepare both the feta portion and the cranberry compote in advance and store them in the fridge separately. Take them out about a half hour before assembling the dip so they stay fresh, and so they can come to room temperature.

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Serving: 1 Calories: 263 Carbohydrates: 22.8g Protein: 8.8g Fat: 16.1g Sodium: 388.3mg Fiber: 3.3g Sugar: 15g

Recipe adapted from cookinginmygenes.com