Description
Roasted Tomato and Whipped Feta Dip celebrates Mediterranean flavors with creamy, tangy elegance. Summer’s bounty meets luxurious textures, inviting you to savor each spoonful of this irresistible, shareable appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces (226 grams) feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup whole milk
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 small shallot, diced
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 1/4 cup basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili flakes
- Black pepper, to taste
- Salt, to taste
Oils and Liquids:
- 1/2 cup grapeseed oil
- 1/4 cup olive oil (for tomatoes)
- 1/4 cup olive oil (for dip)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Prepare a baking dish and heat the oven to 400°F for roasting tomatoes. Drizzle tomatoes with olive oil and season with salt, freshly ground pepper, and minced garlic. Thoroughly coat and distribute ingredients.
- Roast tomatoes for 25-28 minutes until they become slightly charred and softened, developing concentrated flavors and caramelized edges.
- While tomatoes roast, create the whipped feta by combining ingredients in a food processor. Blend until achieving a creamy, smooth consistency with no visible chunks.
- Transfer whipped feta to a serving bowl, ensuring an even, silky texture.
- Prepare shallot oil by combining chopped shallots with selected spices in a separate small bowl.
- Heat oil in a saucepan until it reaches a shimmering point, releasing aromatic flavors. Carefully pour hot oil over shallot mixture, creating a sizzling effect.
- Arrange roasted tomatoes atop the whipped feta, allowing their vibrant colors and juices to cascade over the creamy base.
- Drizzle the fragrant shallot oil across the surface, ensuring even distribution.
- Garnish with freshly cracked black pepper and delicately crushed pine nuts for added texture and nutty complexity.
- Serve immediately alongside crisp, toasted baguette slices for dipping and enjoying the harmonious blend of flavors.
Notes
- Roast tomatoes at high heat to caramelize their natural sugars, intensifying their sweet and tangy flavor profile.
- Use room temperature feta for a smoother, creamier whipped texture that blends more easily in the food processor.
- Choose full-fat feta cheese for richer taste and better emulsification when creating the dip’s creamy consistency.
- Toast pine nuts lightly before crushing to enhance their nutty aroma and add a delightful crunch to the final presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 268 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg