Name: Whipped Feta With Balsamic Roasted Strawberries
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 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)

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!