Whipped Feta With Balsamic Roasted Strawberries
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Appetizer
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of fresh strawberries (stems removed, and halved)
- 3 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 8 ounces of feta in brine (drained and cut into small cubes)
- 6 ounces of mascarpone or cream cheese (about 3/4 cup, at room temperature)
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
- Chopped fresh basil and crackers or toast (for serving)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread out the strawberries on the sheet. In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar and honey. Drizzle the mixture over the strawberries and toss to coat evenly. Spread them out in a single layer.
- Step 2: Roast the strawberries until they start to soften and release their juices, which should take about 25 to 30 minutes. Let them cool.
- Step 3: While the strawberries are cooling, pulse the feta in a food processor until it breaks down into small crumbs. Add the mascarpone and a pinch of pepper, then pulse until everything is well combined. With the processor running, slowly pour in the olive oil and blend until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
- Step 4: Transfer the whipped feta to a serving bowl. Top it with the cooled strawberries and basil, then drizzle with a bit more olive oil and season with pepper. Serve with crackers or toast on the side. Enjoy your delicious dip!
