Whipped Feta Roasted Tomatoes (Printer-Friendly)

Creamy feta dip topped with sweet roasted tomatoes, ideal for sharing as a Mediterranean-style appetizer.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

01 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 clove garlic, minced
04 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Whipped Feta

07 - 7 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
08 - 3.5 ounces cream cheese, softened
09 - 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
10 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
11 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
12 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ To Serve

13 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, torn
14 - Extra olive oil, for drizzling
15 - Warm pita bread or gluten-free crackers (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Set oven to 400°F and allow it to reach temperature.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
03 - Arrange tomatoes in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes until softened and caramelized. Allow to cool slightly.
04 - Add feta cheese, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and black pepper to a food processor. Process until the mixture is creamy and smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
05 - Transfer whipped feta to a shallow bowl. Smooth the surface with the back of a spoon.
06 - Spoon roasted cherry tomatoes with juices over the whipped feta. Garnish with torn basil leaves and drizzle with olive oil.
07 - Present immediately with warm pita bread or gluten-free crackers as desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The dip stays creamy, even after resting, so you can prepare it ahead without worrying it&ll clump.
  • Roasted cherry tomatoes add a sweet, tangy punch that elevates every bite—make enough for seconds.
02 -
  • If you skip cooling the tomatoes, they&ll melt into the dip and make it runny—learned that the messy way.
  • Starting with room temperature cheese makes whipping much easier and avoids stubborn lumps.
03 -
  • Roasting tomatoes with garlic and oregano ups the flavor, but red chili flakes add subtle heat if you&re bold.
  • For extra creaminess, blend dip ingredients until you can& see specks of feta—don& rush this part.
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