Whipped Feta Roasted Tomatoes (Printable)

Tangy feta and cream cheese blended, topped with roasted cherry tomatoes. Ideal for dipping or sharing.

# What You 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)

# Directions:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
03 - Arrange seasoned tomatoes in a single layer on the prepared 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. Blend thoroughly until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed.
05 - Spread whipped feta in a shallow serving bowl. Smooth the surface with the back of a spoon.
06 - Spoon roasted tomatoes and their juices over the whipped feta. Garnish with torn basil and drizzle with olive oil.
07 - Present immediately with warm pita bread or gluten-free crackers.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This dip tastes like sunshine in a bowl, and honestly nobody suspects how quickly it comes together.
  • Both creamy and bright, it’s your secret weapon for impressing guests when you’re short on time.
02 -
  • Skipping the cool-down for the tomatoes makes the dip runny; patience pays off here.
  • Blending the feta long enough transforms it from crumbly to cloudlike—don’t rush this step.
03 -
  • Use block feta instead of pre-crumbled for richer, creamier dip.
  • A quick taste before serving lets you tweak lemon or salt to perfection.
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