Maple Chai Whipped Feta Dip
Enjoy sweet and savory all in one recipe with this maple chai whipped feta dip! Paired with toasty sourdough, the nutty blend of autumn spices and tangy feta create the best of both flavor worlds in one delicious snack.
This whipped feta dip is the easiest (and yummiest) fall appetizer you’ll make this season! Made with just feta, greek yogurt, maple syrup, and a chai spice mixture, literally all you have to do is blend, swirl, and enjoy in under five minutes. Plus, you can add even more toasty toppings like nuts or different spices, and you can pair this dip with whatever crackers, bread, or chips you want – dare I say you can even eat it with a spoon!
Here are some more autumn recipes you’ll love: Gorgonzola Truffle Cream Sauce with Mushrooms, Brown Sugar Bourbon Cold Brew Cocktail, and No Bake Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake.
Ingredients & Equipment
You’ll need the following ingredients and equipment to make this maple chai whipped feta dip:
- Food processor
- Feta cheese
- Greek yogurt
- Maple syrup
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground ginger
- Ground nutmeg
- Ground cardamom
- Ground allspice
- Ground cloves
- Walnuts (optional)
- Olive oil (optional)
- Sourdough
Customize This Recipe!
There are a few different ways you can customize this recipe:
- Add some heat. Only one thing could make this dip even better, and that’s a bit of extra kick! Add a hot honey drizzle, red pepper flakes, ground cayenne, you name it.
- Toppings galore. The beauty of this dip is that both sweet and savory toppings pair perfectly with it! Add any nuts, seeds, or spices you can think of.
Kitchen Tips:
- Utilize mise en place! Make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and ready before you begin making this recipe – it will help save you time and keep you organized.
- Keep a bit of water on hand in case you need to thin your feta dip while blending – if you want it to be a smoother, thinner blend, add water 1 tbsp at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.
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Maple Chai Whipped Feta Dip
Ingredients
- 12 oz feta
- 5.3 oz whole fat greek yogurt (1 individual package)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp chai spice blend
- 1 pinch salt & pepper
- ⅛ cup chopped walnuts
For the chai spice blend:
- 2½ tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1½ tbsp ground cardamom
- ¾ tbsp ground ginger
- ¾ tbsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tbsp ground allspice
- ½ tbsp ground cloves
Instructions
For the chai spice blend:
- Mix all spices together and keep in a small covered jar or bowl.
For the dip:
- Add feta, yogurt, oil, syrup, and seasonings to a food processor and blend until smooth. Thin with 1 tbsp of water at a time if needed.
- Transfer to a serving dish, top with more oil, syrup, chai spice blend, and walnuts, then serve!
- Optional: Slice sourdough into cubes and toast in the oven at 350ºF for about 10 minutes until crisp. Serve alongside feta dip.
Notes
- Utilize mise en place! Make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and ready before you begin making this recipe – it will help save you time and keep you organized.
- Keep a bit of water on hand in case you need to thin your feta dip while blending – if you want it to be a smoother, thinner blend, add water 1 tbsp at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Add some heat. Only one thing could make this dip even better, and that’s a bit of extra kick! Add a hot honey drizzle, red pepper flakes, ground cayenne, you name it.
- Toppings galore. The beauty of this dip is that both sweet and savory toppings pair perfectly with it! Add any nuts, seeds, or spices you can think of.
