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Christmas feta appetizer with whipped feta, pomegranate seeds, candied nuts, thyme, and honey drizzle

Christmas Feta Appetizer with Pomegranate and Candied Nuts

Christmas Feta is a creamy holiday appetizer with a smooth whipped feta base, fresh toppings, and a festive balance of savory, sweet, and crunchy textures. It is an easy choice for gatherings when you want an inviting dish with simple preparation.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dip
Cuisine: American
Calories: 155
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Feta mixture
  • one 8-ounce (227 g) block of feta cheese
  • 1 small clove garlic (or half if you’re sensitive to garlic)
  • 2 oz / 55 g cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons honey
Toppings
  • Pomegranate seeds
  • Candied nuts (see notes)
  • Thyme leaves
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Orange or lemon zest

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add feta, garlic, cream cheese, and honey to a food processor and blend until the mixture is completely smooth.
  2. Transfer the whipped feta to a plate and shape the surface with spoonfuls to create gentle curves.
  3. Finish the appetizer with pomegranate seeds, candied nuts, thyme leaves, freshly ground black pepper, zest, and a drizzle of honey.

Notes

Walnut Crispies (the candied nuts used): Roast 1 cup roughly chopped walnuts for 8-10 minutes at 375°F (191°C). Combine 1 tablespoon butter, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, a dash of black pepper, and some thyme or rosemary leaves. Pour the mixture over the walnuts and toss to coat. Allow the nuts to cool for 10-15 minutes so the coating firms slightly. Nutrition facts do not include any of the toppings.