Description
A creamy, earthy dip that combines pumpkin puree and whipped feta, making it a perfect appetizer for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1–2 tbsp fresh herbs (sage, thyme, or rosemary), chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Gather all your ingredients and let the cream cheese soften at room temperature.
- Blend the base: In a mixing bowl, add pumpkin puree, crumbled feta cheese, softened cream cheese, minced garlic, and olive oil.
- Mix until smooth: Use a hand mixer or food processor to blend until velvety smooth.
- Introduce the herbs: Add in your chosen fresh herbs, finely chopped, and blend again.
- Season to taste: Add salt and pepper, tasting along the way.
- Refrigerate: Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve in a lovely dish, drizzled with olive oil, and garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
This dip pairs excellently with crusty bread, veggie sticks, or pita chips. Try adding spices like nutmeg or smoked paprika for an extra kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 oz
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pumpkin dip, feta cheese, fall appetizer, vegetarian dip, party dip