Whipped Feta Roasted Tomatoes (Print)

Creamy feta meets roasted cherry tomatoes for a vibrant, crowd-pleasing Mediterranean starter.

# 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 kosher 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)

# Directions:

01 - Set oven to 400°F. Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
02 - Combine cherry tomatoes with olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Toss to coat evenly.
03 - Arrange tomatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes until softened and caramelized. Allow to cool slightly.
04 - Place feta, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and black pepper in a food processor. Blend until creamy and smooth, scraping the bowl as needed.
05 - Transfer whipped feta to a shallow serving bowl. Smooth the surface with the back of a spoon.
06 - Top with roasted tomatoes and their juices. Garnish with torn basil leaves and drizzle with extra olive oil.
07 - Present with warm pita bread or gluten-free crackers for dipping.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • The creamy whipped feta base is addictively smooth, and the sweet roasted tomatoes make every bite pop.
  • This dish always disappears first at get-togethers, and I love how easy it is to double for hungry crowds.
02 -
  • Once I forgot to let the tomatoes cool before layering—my feta melted, but the dip was still delicious.
  • If you over-blend the feta, it can get too thin; pulsing just long enough keeps it luxuriously thick.
03 -
  • If your feta is extra salty, balance with more Greek yogurt and a splash of lemon.
  • Roast the tomatoes just before serving—nothing beats warm topping over cool dip.
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