I love appetizers. It is a known fact in our family. If given the choice to have an entrée vs. several small plates, I’ll choose several small plates every time. It’s something about having a wide variety of dishes to choose from – I’m hooked! 

Maybe because I’m half Korean??? Korean meals are often served with several small side dishes called banchan, but that is a lesson for another day. I digress. Lol!

When you need effortless appetizers, this dip is perfect! Easy to make, beautiful presentation, and most important – DELICIOUS! 

How to Make Whipped Feta and Balsamic Cherry Dip

Balsamic Cherry Topping

  • Add

    Add one cup of cherry pie filling, the dried cherries and the balsamic glaze to a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.

  • Premium Cherry Pie Filling

    Try to use a premium cherry pie filling that does not have high fructose corn syrup. You will get a richer, cherry flavor.

Whipped Feta Dip

  • Soften cheese

    Set feta cheese and cream cheese out on the counter for at least an hour to come to room temperature. *This step is important – if your cheese is cold, it won’t be smooth and creamy when you whip it.

  • Blend

    Add both cheeses to your food processor. Pulse a few times to start to combine the cheeses. Add the lime zest. Pulse again to combine. Add the water, a tablespoon at a time, until the dip is whipped and fluffy. *If you prefer a sweeter dip, add honey.*

  • Spread dip

    Spread the whipped feta on a small serving dish or shallow bowl. Top with the balsamic cherry topping.

  • Cover and refrigerate

    You can cover and refrigerate until you are ready to serve. Let it come to room temperature – approximately 30 minutes.

  • serve

    Serve with Ritz crackers, pretzel crisps, or your favorite dippers.

Whipped Feta and Balsamic Cherry Dip

Belinda Bartholomew
Whipped feta dip with a delicious balsamic cherry topping!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 2 cups

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:

Balsamic Cherry Topping:

  • 1 cup cherry pie filling
  • ¼ cup dried cherries
  • 1 Tbsp. balsamic glaze

Whipped Feta Dip

  • 8 oz. feta crumbled and at room temperature
  • 4 oz. cream cheese cubed and at room temperature
  • ½ tsp. lime zest
  • 3 Tbsp. water
  • 2 Tbsp. honey optional

Instructions
 

Instructions:

    Balsamic Cherry Topping

    • Add one cup of cherry pie filling, the dried cherries and the balsamic glaze to a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.

    Whipped Feta Dip

    • Set feta cheese and cream cheese out on the counter for at least an hour to come to room temperature. *This step is important - if your cheese is cold, it won’t be smooth and creamy when you whip it.
    • Add both cheeses to your food processor. Pulse a few times to start to combine the cheeses. Add the lime zest. Pulse again to combine. Add the water, a tablespoon at a time, until the dip is whipped and fluffy. *If you prefer a sweeter dip, add honey.*
    • Spread the whipped feta on a small serving dish or shallow bowl. Top with the balsamic cherry topping.
    • You can cover and refrigerate until you are ready to serve. Let it come to room temperature - approximately 30 minutes.
    • Serve with Ritz crackers, pretzel crisps, or your favorite dippers.

    Notes

    *Blood oranges are a seasonal item. If you cannot find them, you can substitute with the zest and juice of a navel orange and increase the amount of balsamic glaze by an additional 2 Tbsp. 
    Keyword balsamic, cherries, Dip, Easy, feta cheese, holiday
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    Belinda Bartholomew

    One of my favorite things about food is that it brings people together! I love learning the history and tradition of recipes and then updating them to bring in healthy swaps and bright fresh flavors.

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