Whipped Feta Roasted Tomatoes (Print Version)

Creamy feta and roasted tomatoes come together for a vibrant, tangy Mediterranean spread with basil and olive oil.

# What You Need:

→ Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

01 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 clove garlic, minced
04 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Whipped Feta

07 - 7 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
08 - 3.5 ounces cream cheese, softened
09 - 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
10 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
11 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
12 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ To Serve

13 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, torn
14 - Extra olive oil, for drizzling
15 - Warm pita bread or gluten-free crackers (optional)

# How To Make:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F and allow it to fully preheat.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange prepared tomatoes on a lined baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 20–25 minutes until soft, caramelized, and slightly blistered. Let cool slightly.
04 - While tomatoes roast, place feta cheese, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and black pepper in a food processor. Blend thoroughly until very smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
05 - Transfer the whipped feta into a shallow serving bowl and smooth the surface with a spoon.
06 - Spoon roasted tomatoes and their juices onto the whipped feta. Garnish with torn basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil.
07 - Serve immediately accompanied by warm pita bread or gluten-free crackers.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The roasted cherry tomatoes sink perfectly into the whipped feta, giving each bite a burst of sweet and savory flavor.
  • This dip comes together in under forty minutes and impresses every guest—even those who claim they aren't fans of feta.
02 -
  • Don't skip softening your cream cheese—once I tried blending it cold and the dip turned out grainy.
  • If you roast the tomatoes too long, they'll dry out and lose those juicy bursts that make this dip sing.
03 -
  • Blending the feta longer than you think is key—give it time or it won't be silky.
  • A squeeze of lemon over the finished dip, right before serving, makes all the flavors pop.
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