Sweet, spicy, creamy… 🍯✨ This Hot Honey Whipped Feta with Pomegranate looks like a Christmas appetizer from a magazine, but it takes just minutes.

Print Recipe

Feta, cream cheese, olive oil and lemon juice whip up silky smooth in the food processor. Then you warm honey with red pepper flakes, drizzle it all over, and scatter ruby pomegranate arils and fresh thyme on top. Serve it with warm pita.

It serves 6 to 8 as an appetizer, so it’s perfect for a holiday party or Christmas Eve.

Why You’ll Love It

So easy. The food processor does the whipping.
Sweet and spicy. Hot honey and salty feta are made for each other.
Gorgeous. Those pomegranate jewels look so festive.
Party sized. It serves 6 to 8 as an appetizer.
Few ingredients. Feta, cream cheese, honey, pomegranate and a few basics.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Feta and cream cheese: Whipped together until silky.
Olive oil and lemon juice: They make the dip extra smooth and bright.
Honey and red pepper flakes: Warmed together for the hot honey.
Pomegranate arils and fresh thyme: The festive red and green on top, with warm pita for dipping.

You’ll find the exact amounts and steps in the printable recipe card below.

How to Make It

Blend the feta, cream cheese, olive oil and lemon juice in a food processor until it’s completely smooth and whipped. In a small saucepan, warm the honey with the red pepper flakes over low heat (don’t let it boil). Spread the whipped feta in a shallow serving bowl and drizzle the hot honey generously over the top. Scatter on the pomegranate arils and thyme sprigs, and serve it with warm pita.

Tips for the Best Hot Honey Whipped Feta with Pomegranate

Whip it well. Blend about 2 minutes, until it’s completely smooth.
Soften the cream cheese. Softened cream cheese whips up smoother.
Don’t boil the honey. Warm it gently over low heat for 2 minutes.
Be generous. Drizzle plenty of hot honey over the top.
Serve with warm pita. Warm pita bread is perfect for scooping.

Team sweet + spicy or team classic? Tell me your pick! 🌶️