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Black Pepper Whipped Feta

By Erin · December 31, 2020 · Updated January 4, 2023 · 1 Comment

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whipped cheese in a bowl with a drizzle of olive oil

Black Pepper Whipped Feta is a combination of feta cheese and cream cheese, and this version also features black pepper for a little extra flavor. Serve it with your favorite fruit, vegetables or crackers for the easiest appetizer recipe ever!

bowl of whipped cheese with crackers, pretzels and grapes around it

I know this New Year's Eve is slightly different than most, but I still wanted to get this recipe up in time. Perhaps you're planning on having a small get-together and want to make a "fancy" appetizer that actually only takes 5 minutes to prep? This is it!

As you know, I try to include healthier versions of recipes when possible, like these healthy peanut butter balls and loaded nachos. Still delicious of course, but slightly healthier.

But I must admit, this whipped feta is the real deal. It's not made with any "lighter" ingredients, because sometimes you just need REAL cream cheese, ya know?

If you're really feeling fancy, you must try the whipped feta on top of my favorite lamb burgers -- seriously, it's life-changing.

Recipe features

  • Made with only 3 ingredients
  • The easiest + quickest appetizer EVER
  • Delicious served with crackers, fruit and/or vegetables

cheese on a table with text over top

Ingredient notes

Cream cheese - Use whatever kind you normally buy. I tend to opt for the reduced fat cream cheese, but full fat works too, as does dairy-free.

Feta cheese - Buy an 8 oz. block of feta, rather than crumbled feta

Black pepper - This is what takes this recipe to the next level, in my opinion. With that said, you can definitely omit the black pepper if that's not your thing and just use the feta + cream cheese

Method

First: Place feta in your food processor. Place it in, then pulse your food processor for 10 seconds or so.

Second: Add the cream cheese. With the motor still running, add the cream cheese in through the top, a little at a time (1-2 tablespoon at once). This should take 1 minute or so. If the mixture isn't coming together add 1 tablespoon olive oil.

whipped cheese in a food processor

Tips

-You may need to scrape down the sides of your food processor once or twice.

-If you have loose ground black pepper, you can add it in through the top of your food processor. But, if you're like me and using a black pepper grinder, you'll want to stir it in by hand.

Can this be made ahead of time?

Yep! This can be made at least 24 hours in advance. Just follow the instructions, then place plastic wrap overtop of it and store it in the refrigerator (or transfer to a sealed container). You'll have to stir it a few times before serving.

whipped cheese in a bowl with a cracker being dipped into it

More easy appetizers

  • Easy Shrimp Ceviche
  • Buttery Turkish Hummus
  • Guacamole Salsa

If you made this recipe, be sure to leave a comment and star rating below. Thanks!

whipped cheese in a bowl with a cracker being dipped into it

Black Pepper Whipped Feta

Black Pepper Whipped Feta is a combination of feta cheese and cream cheese, and this version also features black pepper for a little extra flavor. Serve it with your favorite fruit, vegetables or crackers for the easiest appetizer recipe ever!
5 from 3 votes
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Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Author: Erin

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. feta cheese room temperature
  • 8 oz. cream cheese room temperature
  • 1-2 tablespoon black pepper or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil optional

Instructions

  • Place feta into your food processor and pulse for 10 seconds. With the motor still running, add the cream cheese in through the top a little at a time. Then, add 1 tablespoon black pepper.
  • You may need to scrape down the sides a few times, and there may still be a few lumps from the feta -- that's ok! If the mixture still isn't blending, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and that should do the trick.
  • Scoop mixture out and place it in a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon black pepper (or more) and drizzle of olive oil (optional). Serve with crackers, pretzels, fruit and/or vegetables and enjoy!

Notes

*Calories are per serving and are an estimation 
*If you're using a pepper grinder (vs. loose ground pepper) you may want to stir the pepper in by hand rather than having to grind the pepper over the stop of your food processor. 

Nutrition

Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 408mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 1mg
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UPDATE NOTE: This post was originally published in October 2018. It was updated with new text and photos in December 2020.

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Erin is the recipe developer, writer and photographer behind the healthy food blog, The Almond Eater. She's been blogging since 2014 and loves to create food for many different diets, including vegan, gluten free and/or Whole30 recipes.

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  1. Jessica says

    October 02, 2018 at 9:39 am

    5 stars
    Hi Erin,
    I'm so excited to make this Black Pepper Whipped Feta. We'll be having a little dinner get-together with my girlfriends this weekend and I was thinking of making a cheese board for the appetizer with this 🙂
    Thanks for yet another recipe to love.
    Cheers,
    Jessica

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