Whipped Feta with Roasted Grapes, Walnuts & Hot Honey Recipe
Indulge in the delightful combination of creamy whipped feta, roasted grapes, crunchy walnuts, and a drizzle of hot honey in this visually stunning and easy-to-make appetizer. Perfect for entertaining or a cozy night in.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting, Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Whipped Feta:
- 200g feta cheese
- 60g Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
Roasted Grapes:
- 1½ cups red seedless grapes
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Pinch of salt
Toppings:
- 3 tbsp walnut halves, toasted
- 1½ tbsp hot honey (or honey + pinch of chili flakes)
- Optional: fresh thyme leaves or chili threads
To Serve:
- Warm pita, baguette slices, or seeded crackers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F). Toss grapes with olive oil and salt. Roast for 15–18 minutes until blistered and juicy.
- In a blender or food processor, whip feta, yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, and pepper until smooth and fluffy. Chill if needed.
- Toast walnuts in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant and lightly browned. Roughly chop if desired.
- Spoon whipped feta into a shallow bowl. Top with roasted grapes and juices. Scatter toasted walnuts.
- Drizzle generously with hot honey. Add thyme or chili flakes to finish. Serve with warm bread or crackers.
Notes
- Make sure to adjust the hot honey to your preferred level of spiciness.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of nuts for varied textures.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 291
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 628mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Whipped Feta, Roasted Grapes, Hot Honey, Appetizer, Easy, Mediterranean