Whipped Feta Roasted Tomatoes (Print Version)

Tangy whipped feta and roasted tomatoes offer creamy-sweet flavor. Serve with pita or gluten-free crackers.

# What You’ll 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)

# How-To:

01 - Set oven temperature to 400°F. Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, toss halved cherry tomatoes with olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until well coated.
03 - Arrange seasoned tomatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, or until softened, caramelized, and slightly blistered. Cool slightly.
04 - Combine feta cheese, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and black pepper in a food processor. Blend until the mixture is very smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed.
05 - Transfer whipped feta to a shallow serving bowl and smooth the top with the back of a spoon.
06 - Spoon roasted cherry tomatoes and their juices over whipped feta. Garnish with torn basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil.
07 - Present immediately with warm pita bread or gluten-free crackers as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The whipped feta is so creamy and tangy that you'll want to swipe everything from pita to veggies through it.
  • Roasted tomatoes add sweet bursts that keep every bite interesting—plus it's ridiculously easy to prepare ahead.
02 -
  • Don't over-roast the tomatoes or they'll turn mushy and the dip loses its texture—watch for blistering, not collapse.
  • Let cream cheese reach room temperature so it whips smoothly and doesn't leave lumps.
03 -
  • Use a block feta for superior texture—it blends smoother than pre-crumbled.
  • Roast tomatoes just until they're blistered but still hold some shape for perfect contrast.
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