This whipped feta with roasted tomatoes and garlic is the simplest, most scrumptious appetizer and my new favorite recipe to serve to friends. I’ll be making all of it summer time lengthy. The entire dish comes collectively in half-hour with little or no hands-on motion.
I can see why this recipe and the assorted permutations of it went viral on social media, particularly, on TikTok. I’m typically cautious of what goes on within the meals area there however was pleasantly stunned by the egg fried in feta and chilli crisp oil not too long ago, so I’m ready to present a few of them a whirl.
The viral whipped feta on TikTok had a easy topping of honey and spices, however I actually wished so as to add roasted tomatoes and garlic to mine. You’ll be able to add uncooked or pre-roasted garlic on to the whipped feta which might be good, however for ease, I roasted skinny slices with the tomatoes. They get all jammy and scrumptious.
I used a punnet of combined of cherry tomatoes that have been very ripe and candy. I at all times ripen my tomatoes for round 5 days or extra at room temperature earlier than consuming them.
You merely toss the tomatoes with the finely sliced garlic, add a beneficiant drizzle of olive oil (which turns into a key a part of the dip) and some sprigs of thyme in a small baking tray. Balsamic vinegar provides a splash of sweetness, however you’ll be able to depart this out.
For the herbs, I like contemporary basil on this recipe and used a small handful of child basil leaves, however shred up a couple of greater leaves if that’s what you could have. I personally don’t like consuming thyme uncooked so used this to roast with the tomatoes.
The odor you could have in your own home whenever you roast tomatoes is pure heaven.
Learn how to make whipped feta
I did an enormous deep dive and checked out about 40 recipes for whipped feta and experimented with a pair. Some folks added yoghurt whereas others added water or cream cheese.
I discovered that utilizing yoghurt made the dip very runny so I opted for cream cheese as an alternative. It gave the whipped feta a scrumptious texture and tempered the salty flavour of the feta.
The outcomes will range relying on the model of feta and cream cheese you utilize, so mess around till you discover the right one you want.
Gear wanted to make whipped feta
You’ll need a small meals processor or chopper to make this small amount of whipped feta. There’s just a bit too little so as to add to an enormous blender until you’re doubling up. Whipped feta can’t be made by hand.
Relying on how highly effective your processor is, you will have to mix the whipped feta for about 3 – 5 minutes till the feta is clean. Simply maintain going and checking.
After getting whipped feta down you’ll be able to mess around with so many flavour variations. I’d add roasted garlic subsequent time as I don’t eat it uncooked.
Plating your whipped feta
Unfold the whipped feta on a medium-sized plate (concerning the measurement of a fish plate) after which high with the roasted tomatoes or anything you need. Chopped nuts might add texture and contemporary herbs are a should.
I added a light-weight drizzle of honey over the tomatoes which added an nearly undetected sweetness that amplified the tomatoes. With hindsight I might need added the tomatoes for his or her final two minutes of cooking, however both method, scrumptious.
As I’m a little bit of a chilli wimp, I left this out, however in case you like issues fiery, a sprinkle of chilli flakes would definitely work on this recipe.
Additional virgin olive oil
I made this recipe for Babylonstoren and to showcase their unimaginable vary of additional virgin olive oils. I’ve used their Coratina further virgin olive oil recognized for its fruity and tangy flavour harking back to radichio and artichoke, which pairs completely with Italian dishes, tomatoes and creamy cheese.
You should buy straight from their store or on-line the place they ship nationwinde free of charge.
Olive oil is such a key element of the dish, you actually wish to use the perfect. I used it to roast the tomatoes and to create a scrumptious sauce that will get drizzled over the dip, and within the whipped feta itself. Scoop this over golden ciabatta toast which I griddle fried with the olive oil till tremendous crunchy.
FAQ’s
Why is your whipped feta grainy?
Feta is crumbly and could be fairly dry, even after mixing or processing it, it could be grainy. This may rely upon what model of feta you utilize, the ability of your blender and what you add to the feta to skinny it down.
I counsel including cream cheese and olive oil which helps to present the whipped feta a clean texture. You may additionally attempt processing it for a bit longer or altering to a distinct equipment. Both method, it can nonetheless style scrumptious even when it has some grain.
Why is your whipped feta runny?
Begin by including solely a little bit cream cheese or yoghurt at a time to the feta. Olive oil may also assist with smoothing the crumbly feta out. Whether it is runny you might add extra feta till it companies up. Alternatively put the whipped feta within the fridge to agency up
If all else fails you’ll be able to drizzle the runny whipped feta over salads corresponding to, or sandwiches or add a couple of different flavour and textural components to make a runnier dip for chips and crudité. So long as it tastes good, you’re successful.
Nothing screams summer time greater than tomatoes and I cant get anough of them. I aboslutely love them in my summer time pasta with tomato, olives and anchovies, the perfect tomato galette with flaky pastry, and panzanella salad with white anchovies and fennel.
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Roasted tomatoes and garlic:
- 250 gms – Ripe combined cherry tomatoes
- 2 cloves of garlic finely sliced
- 3 4 small sprigs of thyme
- 3 Tbsp Babylonstoren Additional Virgin Coratina Olive oil
- 1 Tbs Balsamic vinegar non-obligatory
Whipped Feta dip:
- 200 gms Crumbly feta
- ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp full fats cream cheese
- Zest from ½ a lemon
- 2 Tbs Babylonstoren Additional Virgin Coratina Olive oil
To serve:
- A drizzle of honey
- A small handful of small contemporary basil leaves or shredded bigger basil
- Griddle fried ciabatta with olive oil
- Salt & Pepper
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Each the roast tomatoes and the whipped feta could be made upfront and plated simply earlier than serving.
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Preheat the oven to 180C/350F.
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In a small baking dish add the tomatoes, sliced garlic, and thyme. Drizzle over the olive oil and balsamic vinegar and toss to mix. Place the tomatoes on high of the garlic slices in order that they don’t burn. Season with salt and pepper. Roast for half-hour till blistered and beginning to burst. Take away the tray from the oven and take out the thyme stalks. Put aside to chill to room temperature.
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To make the whipped feta, add the feta, cream cheese, lemon zest and olive oil to a bowl of a small meals processor or energy blender and whizz for 3 – 4 minutes till clean. The size of time this takes will rely upon the equipment.
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To plate up, unfold the whipped feta over the bottom of a flat serving plate (concerning the measurement of a fish plate). Swirl to make grooves over the floor. Spoon over the roasted tomato, and garlic and any olive oil within the pan.
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Drizzle flippantly with honey and scatter over the contemporary basil and season with a sprinkle of sea salt and pepper.
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To make griddle fried ciabatta, brush slices of bread with olive oil and fry in a griddle pan till golden on each side.
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