Cranberry Whipped Feta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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Chopped pistachios—about ¼ cup.
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8 oz (225g) of feta cheese.
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Tiny pinch of nutmeg, just ¼ teaspoon.
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Fresh thyme sprigs for a garnish.
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1 orange (zest it and squeeze the juice).
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Two tablespoons of olive oil for blending.
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Use fresh or frozen cranberries, about 2 cups.
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Add a drizzle of honey, about 1-2 tablespoons.
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Greek yogurt—plain, unsweetened, ½ cup.
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Just a dash of chili flakes—¼ teaspoon.
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Sweeten with ¼ cup maple syrup.
# Instructions:
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Toss cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, maple syrup, and nutmeg in a pan. Bring it to a boil first, then simmer for 6-10 minutes until it thickens up like a jam.
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Pop feta, yogurt, olive oil, and chili flakes into your food processor. Blend till it's perfectly smooth and creamy.
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Let the cranberry mixture sit until it's fully cooled down.
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Spread the whipped feta into a bowl. Pile the cranberry topping over it, scatter pistachios, drizzle honey on top, and finish with some thyme.
# Notes:
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You can prep the toppings up to two days before serving.
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Swap out the feta for ricotta if you'd prefer.