Cranberry and Pistachio Feta Whip Appetizer
Savory and tart with a slight sweetness. Whether you’ve got leftover cranberries from Thanksgiving or you’re planning shareable appetizers for Christmas, this is an easy and elegant recipe for a rustic and addictive dip.
Scoop it up with a sweet baked madeleine or savory toasted baguette. We grabbed these pre-baked madeleines at Brookshire’s bakery. And, of course, this has a myriad of wine and spirits pairing options if you are bringing this to the party. We recommend the Rosé Reserve to pair with the tartness of the cranberry or Pierre’s Rum to round out the sweetness brought to the dish by a drizzle of honey.
The No-Cook Recipe for Cranberry and Pistachio Feta Whip
INGREDIENTS
2 cups frozen or fresh cranberries
1/4 cup maple syrup
zest and juice of one orange
1/4 tsp nutmeg
8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
1/4 tsp chili flakes
4 Tbsp olive oil
Garnish
1/4 cup chopped pistachios
1 Tbsp honey to drizzle
fresh thyme or rosemary if desired
a generous dusting of salt
INSTRUCTIONS
In a medium saucepan add cranberries, maple syrup, orange zest, orange juice, and nutmeg, bringing to a boil over medium-high heat. Turn to medium-low and keep at a simmer for about 6-10 minutes, stirring occasionally or until cranberries have burst and start to reduce to a jam-like consistency. Once done, remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Create the creamy base by adding feta cheese, greek yogurt, chili flakes, and olive oil to a food processor and blend on high until smooth and creamy.
Once the cranberries have cooled, assemble the dip by layering the whipped feta in a low bowl. Top with the cranberry compote sauce, chopped pistachios, a drizzle of honey, fresh thyme, and dust with salt.
Recipe adapted from Cooking in My Genes
Kelly Doherty is the Branding and Marketing Director of Kiepersol. A photographer, graphic designer, and writer at heart, the winery and vineyard are the inspired backdrop for Kelly’s creative endeavors.
She holds a WSET Level 3 Award in Wines from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust, is a member of the Society of Wine Educators, and loves talking about wine.
