Whipped Feta Roasted Tomatoes (Printable)

Creamy feta pairs with sweet roasted tomatoes. Mediterranean-style dip, perfect with pita or gluten-free crackers.

# What You 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)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Combine halved cherry tomatoes, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Toss well to coat evenly.
03 - Arrange seasoned tomatoes in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes until soft, caramelized, and blistered. Let cool slightly.
04 - In a food processor, blend feta cheese, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and black pepper until very smooth and creamy. Scrape down the bowl as needed.
05 - Transfer the whipped feta to a shallow serving bowl, smoothing the top with the back of a spoon.
06 - Spoon roasted cherry tomatoes and their juices over the whipped feta. Garnish with torn basil and a drizzle of olive oil.
07 - Serve immediately with warm pita bread or gluten-free crackers.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You can throw it together in under an hour, but everyone will think you spent ages on it.
  • The creamy feta mixed with sweet, juicy tomatoes is pure happiness for any gathering, even if it's just you and your favorite show.
02 -
  • Once I used cold cream cheese, and it refused to blend properly—let yours soften beforehand or you’ll be fighting lumps the whole time.
  • Letting the tomatoes cool just a bit before topping the whipped feta keeps everything gorgeously textured instead of runny.
03 -
  • Roasting the tomatoes a little longer than you think really brings out their sweetness—trust your nose.
  • Blending everything until utterly smooth is what takes this dip from good to irresistible, so be patient with your food processor.
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