Whipped Feta with Roasted Grapes, Walnuts & Hot Honey Recipe
A delightful and creamy Whipped Feta paired with sweet and juicy roasted grapes, crunchy toasted walnuts, and drizzled with spicy hot honey. This appetizer balances savory, sweet, and spicy flavors, perfect for serving with warm pita, baguette slices, or crackers at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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 and Roast Grapes: Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F). Toss the red seedless grapes with olive oil and a pinch of salt. Spread them evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 15–18 minutes until they become blistered and juicy, releasing their natural sweetness.
- Whip Feta Mixture: In a blender or food processor, combine the feta cheese, Greek yogurt or sour cream, lemon juice, olive oil, and cracked black pepper. Blend until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and fluffy. Chill in the refrigerator if necessary to maintain texture.
- Toast Walnuts: In a dry pan over medium heat, toast the walnut halves until they are fragrant and lightly browned. This usually takes a few minutes; stir frequently to prevent burning. Once toasted, roughly chop the walnuts if desired to enhance texture.
- Assemble the Dish: Spoon the whipped feta into a shallow serving bowl. Arrange the roasted grapes with their juices on top of the feta. Scatter the toasted walnuts evenly over the surface.
- Add Final Touches: Drizzle hot honey generously over the assembled ingredients. If you like, garnish with fresh thyme leaves or chili threads for an added hit of aroma and spice. Serve immediately alongside warm pita bread, baguette slices, or your choice of seeded crackers.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt with sour cream for a slightly different tang.
- Adjust the amount of hot honey or chili flakes to control the spice level.
- Toast walnuts carefully to avoid burning and bitterness.
- This dish is best served fresh and not made too far in advance to retain texture and flavor.
- For a vegan alternative, use a plant-based feta and yogurt substitute, and swap honey with agave syrup mixed with chili flakes.
