Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip

Ingredients

• Fresh Orange Juice⅓ cup
• Orange Zest, finely grated1 tsp
• Honey, divided2 tbsp
• Fresh or Frozen Cranberries1 cup
• Fresh Thyme Sprig + 2 tsp chopped1 sprig

• Feta, cut into small pieces6 oz
• Garlic, grated or minced1 clove
• Crushed Red Pepper Flakes¼ tsp
• Cream Cheese, softened6 oz
• Extra-Virgin Olive Oil2 tbsp

• Toasted Pistachios, chopped2 tbsp
• Crostini or Crackers—

Method

1. Make the cranberry sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk orange juice and 1 Tbsp honey until combined. Bring to a boil. Add cranberries and thyme sprig and return to a boil. Reduce to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and become saucy, 7–8 minutes. Remove thyme sprig and stir in orange zest. Let cool.
2. Make the whipped feta. In a food processor, pulse feta, garlic, red pepper flakes, and chopped thyme until feta is broken into small crumbs. Add cream cheese and pulse until combined. With the motor running, drizzle in olive oil and process until smooth and fluffy.
3. Assemble. Transfer the whipped feta to a serving bowl. Top with the cooled cranberry sauce. Sprinkle with pistachios and drizzle with remaining 1 Tbsp honey. Serve with crostini or crackers.