Whipped Feta Roasted Tomatoes (Printable)

Creamy whipped feta topped with caramelized cherry tomatoes; perfect as a flavorful Mediterranean-style appetizer.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Combine cherry tomatoes, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl; toss to coat evenly.
03 - Arrange seasoned tomatoes in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 20–25 minutes until softened, caramelized, and slightly blistered. Allow to cool briefly.
04 - Place feta cheese, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and black pepper in a food processor. Process until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary.
05 - Spread whipped feta into a shallow serving bowl, smoothing the top with the back of a spoon.
06 - Spoon roasted cherry tomatoes and their juices evenly over the whipped feta. Garnish with torn basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil.
07 - Present with warm pita bread or gluten-free crackers as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This dip turns humble feta into a cloud-like, craveable spread that never lasts through the party.
  • The roasted tomatoes bring sweet, jammy richness, making each bite impossible to ignore.
02 -
  • I once rushed and didn’t cool the tomatoes enough—hot tomatoes melt the dip and get watery, so let them sit a few minutes.
  • Let cream cheese soften fully before blending, otherwise the feta won’t whip as fluffy as promised.
03 -
  • Always roast your tomatoes at high heat (400°F) for maximal caramelizing.
  • Use the highest-quality feta you can find—it’s the secret to that deep tang.
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