Pumpkin Whipped Feta: A Delicious Fall Appetizer Recipe
Creamy Pumpkin Whipped Feta is the perfect autumn appetizer that combines the rich flavors of spiced pumpkin puree with tangy whipped feta cheese. This easy-to-make dish not only impresses your guests but also adds a festive touch to any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 8 ounces feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- Pinch of cloves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree with olive oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- In a food processor, blend drained feta cheese with heavy cream, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup), lemon juice, and minced garlic until creamy.
- Fold the pumpkin mixture into the whipped feta. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with pomegranate seeds and fresh herbs.
- Drizzle with olive oil and honey (or maple syrup) before serving with toasted baguette slices or pita bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg