Hot Honey & Pistachio Whipped Feta Tart Recipe
Indulge in the delightful combination of creamy whipped feta cheese, drizzled with hot honey, and topped with crunchy pistachios on a buttery shortcrust base. This Hot Honey & Pistachio Whipped Feta Tart is a showstopper that balances sweet, savory, and nutty flavors effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (+30 minutes chilling)
- Cook Time: 25-27 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Buttery Shortcrust Base:
- 200g all-purpose flour
- 100g cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 egg yolk
- 1–2 tbsp cold water
- Pinch of salt
For the Whipped Feta Filling:
- 200g feta cheese, crumbled
- 100g cream cheese
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Black pepper, to taste
For the Topping:
- 2–3 tbsp hot honey (or honey + chili flakes)
- 40g chopped pistachios
- Optional: extra feta crumbles, fresh thyme or mint leaves
Instructions
- Make the crust: Rub butter into flour and salt until sandy. Add yolk and water. Mix into a dough. Chill for 30 mins.
- Roll & bake: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Roll dough and press into a tart tin. Prick base. Line with parchment and fill with baking beans. Bake 15 mins blind, then remove weights and bake 10 more until golden. Cool slightly.
- Whip the feta: Blend feta, cream cheese, yogurt, oil, and pepper until smooth and fluffy.
- Fill & bake again: Spread feta mix in cooled shell. Bake 10–12 mins until just set. It should remain soft. Cool to room temp.
- Top it off: Drizzle with hot honey and sprinkle with chopped pistachios. Add herbs if desired.
- Serve warm or room temp: Best shared in wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Whipped Feta Tart, Hot Honey, Pistachio, Appetizer, Mediterranean, Easy Recipe