Whipped Feta Roasted Tomatoes (Printable Version)

Creamy feta spread meets roasted tomatoes, finished with basil for a fresh Mediterranean-inspired appetizer.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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:

01 - Set oven to 400°F and allow it to fully preheat.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes with olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
03 - Spread tomatoes in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes until tomatoes are soft, caramelized, and lightly blistered. Allow to cool slightly.
04 - While tomatoes roast, place feta cheese, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and black pepper in a food processor. Blend until the mixture is extremely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
05 - Transfer whipped feta to a shallow serving bowl. Smooth the surface with the back of a spoon.
06 - Spoon roasted cherry tomatoes and their juices over the whipped feta. Garnish with torn basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil.
07 - Serve immediately accompanied by warm pita bread or gluten-free crackers.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like sunshine and Mediterranean air, but comes together in under an hour.
  • The contrast of cool, tangy feta and warm roasted tomatoes makes it irresistible at any gathering.
02 -
  • If you rush the blending, the feta will stay grainy and the dip won't be silky—patience pays off.
  • Letting the tomatoes cool slightly before topping keeps the dip from melting and thinning too much.
03 -
  • Let the dip sit at room temperature for ten minutes before serving to maximize flavor.
  • Using good-quality feta elevates the dip from ordinary to dreamy.
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