Description
Creamy whipped feta meets warm roasted grapes, crunchy walnuts, and a drizzle of hot honey in this vibrant, elegant appetizer.
Ingredients
200 g feta cheese
120 g plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon olive oil
Black pepper, to taste
250 g seedless red grapes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Salt and pepper, to taste
40 g walnut halves, toasted
2 tablespoons hot honey
Extra thyme sprigs, for garnish
Olive oil, for drizzling
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray with parchment.
2. Toss grapes with olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Roast 15–20 minutes until blistered.
3. Blend feta, yogurt, and olive oil in a food processor until smooth. Season with black pepper.
4. Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant.
5. Spread whipped feta on a serving plate or shallow bowl.
6. Top with roasted grapes and their juices.
7. Scatter toasted walnuts and thyme on top.
8. Drizzle with hot honey and olive oil.
9. Serve with warm flatbread, crostini, or crackers.
Notes
Use block feta in brine for best results.
Make your own hot honey by infusing regular honey with chili flakes.
Swap walnuts with pistachios, pecans, or seeds.
Make ahead: prep components and assemble just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasted, Blended
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg