Creamy Whipped Feta with Caramelized Dates
Cooking With Zahra recipe - Mediterranean
- Prep time
- 14 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 200 g cream cheese
- 100 g feta cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 - 3 tbsp butter
- 6 medjool dates (cubed)
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (chopped)
- ⅓ cup honey
- ½ tsp chilli pepper
- pinch of cinnamon powder
Instructions
- 1
In a food processor, combine the cream cheese, feta cheese, and olive oil. Pulse until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- 2
In a shallow frying pan, melt the butter. Add the cubed dates, sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon powder and sauté until they become soft, and the butter takes on a light brown hue. Turn off the heat and sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of freshly chopped thyme.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together ⅓ cup of honey, 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme, and a pinch of chilli pepper.
- 4
Spoon the whipped cheese mixture onto a serving platter, then top it with the warm, caramelised dates and butter. Drizzle the rosemary honey over the top for an extra burst of flavour.
- 5
Serve this delectable spread with your choice of bread or crackers, and enjoy!