Whipped Feta garnished with fresh flowers and herbs.

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I have really gotten into whipped cheeses (feta, blue cheese, ricotta, cream cheese, cottage, etc.). Whipping the cheese changes the consistency completely and turns it into a spread or dip-like consistency. I first made this whipped feta with cucumbers recipe over the holidays and went all out on presentation.  I added fresh, edible flowers for a “tah-dah” presentation but that isn’t necessary.  This tastes wonderful unadorned so you decide how to finish!

I spread the cheese out on a slate tray and garnished with edible flowers. It was almost too pretty to eat. (Almost!) But this is just as delicious served in bowls – one for the whipped feta and one for the cucumbers. Crackers, pita chips, baguette slices and veggies all work as “dippers”.

To get started, add the feta, cream cheese, heavy cream, two tablespoons of olive oil and lemon juice to a food processor or blender and process until smooth.  Put in a bowl, cover and refrigerate for an hour before serving.  I know, so crazy how easy this is but the results is this amazing, creamy dip.

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While the whipped feta is chilling, prepare your cucumbers.  Peel them in stripes leaving some of the skin on (they look pretty that way).  Cut them length wise in half.  Using a spoon, scrape out the seeds and discard. Tip:  using a grapefruit spoon does a great job and makes this super easy.  It is one of my most used tools in the kitchen.

Dice the cucumbers into small pieces and add to a bowl.  Add the remaining two tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, some salt and pepper and the oregano.  Mix to combine.  Cover and refrigerate the cucumbers for an hour too.

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When it is time to serve, spread the whipped feta evenly over a slate platter, wooden serving board, or large platter.  Top with fresh edible flowers and herbs, if using.  Serve the bowl of cucumbers on the side, along with any veggies and crackers you are serving.  It is a beautiful platter that tastes even better than it looks.  Enjoy.

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If you like this recipe, please leave a rating and comment below.  How did you garnish your dip?  If you are looking for other dip recipes, be sure to try some of these:

Macadamia Nut Hummus

Greek Five Layer Dip

Spicy Feta Dip

CrockPot Taco Dip

Crab Guacamole Dip

Three Bean Hummus

Cheesy Corn Dip

 

 

 

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