Description
This Whipped Feta with Blistered Tomatoes recipe is a creamy, tangy Mediterranean appetizer perfect for entertaining or a light snack. Creamy whipped feta blended with cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and garlic pairs beautifully with sweet cherry tomatoes blistered in a skillet until their skins char lightly. Finished with fresh basil and served alongside crusty bread or crackers, this dish balances bright, smoky, and fresh flavors in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Mixture
- 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Tomatoes
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish and Serving
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- Crusty bread or crackers for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the whipped feta: In a food processor, combine the crumbled feta cheese, softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, 1-2 tablespoons olive oil, and minced garlic. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping the sides as needed to ensure an even texture.
- Blister the tomatoes: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 teaspoon olive oil. Place the halved cherry tomatoes cut side down in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the tomato skins begin to blister and char slightly.
- Season the tomatoes: Sprinkle the blistered tomatoes with salt and black pepper while still in the skillet. Stir gently to coat and remove from heat.
- Assemble the dish: Spread the whipped feta evenly on a serving plate. Top with the warm blistered tomatoes, drizzling with a bit of extra olive oil for richness.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the chopped fresh basil over the tomatoes and feta. Serve immediately with crusty bread or crackers for dipping.
Notes
- For a smoky flavor, roast the tomatoes under a broiler instead of pan-blistering.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the whipped feta for a spicy kick.
- The whipped feta mixture can be made a day ahead and refrigerated to save time.
