Description

This Pumpkin Whipped Feta Dip is a creamy, flavorful appetizer perfect for fall gatherings or any time you want a unique and delicious dip. Combining the smoothness of pumpkin puree with tangy feta and cream cheese, it’s enhanced with warm spices, garlic, onion, and a touch of honey for sweetness. Drizzled with olive oil and garnished with fresh herbs, this no-cook dip blends seamlessly for an easy yet impressive starter served with crackers or pita chips.

Ingredients

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Dip Ingredients

1 cup canned pumpkin puree
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon allspice
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil

Garnish and Serving

Fresh herbs (like parsley or thyme) for garnish
Crackers or pita chips for serving

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Instructions

Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and ensure they are at room temperature to help achieve a smooth and creamy dip texture.
Combine Base Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, crumbled feta cheese, softened cream cheese, and Greek yogurt to create the dip base.
Blend Until Smooth: Use a hand mixer or food processor to blend the mixture thoroughly until it becomes creamy and lump-free.
Incorporate Spices and Sweetener: Add honey, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, salt, and pepper. Blend again until these flavors are fully incorporated.
Add Olive Oil: While mixing, drizzle in olive oil to create a silkier texture. Taste and adjust seasoning or sweetness as needed.
Transfer and Smooth: Spoon the dip into a serving bowl and smooth the top with a spatula for an attractive presentation.
Garnish: Sprinkle fresh herbs such as parsley or thyme over the top to add color and an herbal note.
Serve or Chill: Serve immediately with crackers or pita chips, or refrigerate for at least one hour to enhance the flavors before serving.

Notes

Allowing ingredients to come to room temperature ensures a smoother blend without lumps.
You can substitute cream cheese with mascarpone for a slightly different texture and flavor.
Adjust honey to taste for desired sweetness.
The dip can be made a day ahead and refrigerated to let flavors meld.
Use fresh herbs of your choice for garnish, such as chives or dill, for varied flavor profiles.
Best served chilled or at room temperature but do not leave out for extended periods to preserve freshness.