The Best Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip

Ingredients:

• For the Cranberries
• 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• Zest and juice of 1 orange
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• For the Whipped Feta
• 225 g (8 oz) feta cheese in brine, drained
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 tsp chili flakes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Toppings
• 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
• 1–2 tbsp honey (for drizzling)
• Fresh thyme (optional)

Instructions:

1. Add cranberries, maple syrup, orange zest, orange juice, and nutmeg to a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook 6–10 minutes until cranberries burst and thicken. Set aside to cool.
2. Add feta, Greek yogurt, chili flakes, and olive oil to a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Spread whipped feta into a serving bowl. Top with cooled cranberry compote, pistachios, a drizzle of honey, and fresh thyme if using. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.