Whipped Feta with Honey & Thyme
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This Whipped Feta with Honey & Thyme is one of those simple recipes that feels just a little special the moment you set it on the table. It’s creamy, savory, lightly sweet, and finished with a warm drizzle of honey that brings everything together in the best way.
What makes this version stand out is the combination of our Garlic Premium Olive Oil and Franklin Raw Honey. The olive oil adds a smooth, savory depth with just a hint of garlic, while the honey brings a clean, natural sweetness that balances the saltiness of the feta perfectly.
Blended until light and fluffy, the feta becomes soft and spreadable with a texture that feels almost like a whipped dip. Topped with fresh thyme and that golden drizzle of honey, it’s simple, elegant, and incredibly flavorful.
Serve it with toasted bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables for an easy appetizer that always feels a little elevated. It’s perfect for entertaining, but just as good for a quiet night in when you want something easy and delicious.
Whipped Feta with Honey & Thyme
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Category
Appetizers
Cuisine
Mediterranean-Inspired
Author:
Servings
4-6
Prep Time
10 minutes
Calories
200
A creamy whipped feta dip finished with Franklin Raw Honey, Garlic Premium Olive Oil, and fresh thyme for a perfectly balanced sweet and savory appetizer.
Ingredients
- 8 oz feta cheese (block, not crumbled)
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½ cup Greek yogurt or cream cheese
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2 tbsp Garlic Olive Oil
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2–3 tbsp Franklin Raw Honey (plus more for drizzling)
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1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (plus more for garnish)
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Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
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Optional: pinch of chili flakes
For Serving
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Toasted baguette slices or crackers
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Fresh vegetables
Directions
In a food processor, combine feta, Greek yogurt (or cream cheese), Garlic Premium Olive Oil, and lemon juice.
Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
Add 2–3 tablespoons Franklin Raw Honey and thyme, then pulse briefly to combine.
Spoon the whipped feta into a serving bowl and smooth the top.
Drizzle with additional honey and a little extra olive oil.
Sprinkle with fresh thyme and black pepper.
Serve with toasted bread, crackers, or vegetables.
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Recipe Note
Optional Variations
Add roasted garlic for extra depth
Use hot honey for a spicy-sweet twist
Top with crushed pistachios or walnuts for texture
Add a drizzle of balsamic for extra richness
Serve with warm pita instead of bread
Tracey’s Notes
This is one of those recipes that’s simple, but feels a little special every time. The Franklin Raw Honey adds such a clean sweetness, and the Garlic Olive Oil gives it just enough savory depth to balance everything out. It’s easy, beautiful, and always a favorite when we put it out.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Nutrition Serving Size
- ~2 tbsp
- per serving
- Calories
- 200
- Fat
- 15 grams
- 19%
- Saturated Fat
- 7 grams
- 35%
- Cholesterol
- 30 milligrams
- 10%
- Sodium
- 400 milligrams
- 17%
- Carbs
- 9 grams
- 3%
- Sugar
- 8 grams
- 12%
- Protein
- 7 grams
- 14%
- Calcium
- 150 milligrams
- 10%
- Iron
- milligrams
- 2%
- Potassium
- 80 milligrams
- 2%