You would’ve seen this viral whipped feta trend on Tiktok a couple of months ago (maybe a bit longer – I’m super late to every trend). This elevated take on feta cheese transforms the traditional crumbly texture into a luxuriously smooth spread, perfectly complemented by sweet roasted tomatoes and garlic. The combination creates an impressive appetizer that’s both sophisticated and simple to prepare.

Why This Recipe Works

The process of whipping feta with cream cheese and yogurt creates a light, airy texture while maintaining the cheese’s distinctive flavor. Slow-roasted tomatoes develop intense sweetness that perfectly balances the salty feta, while roasted garlic adds depth and complexity.

Understanding Key Components

1. The Whipped Feta Base: The whipped feta mixture combines several elements to achieve its perfect texture and flavor balance. Feta cheese provides the signature tangy saltiness, while cream cheese adds richness and helps create a smoother texture. Greek yogurt lightens the mixture and adds a subtle tang, with honey balancing the salt content. Substitutions:
   • Feta: Danish feta for milder flavor, French feta for creamier texture
   • Greek yogurt: Labneh or sour cream
   • Honey: Maple syrup or agave nectar
   • Regular feta can be soaked in water to reduce saltiness
2. Roasted Tomatoes: Slow-roasting cherry tomatoes concentrates their natural sugars and creates an intensely flavored topping. The addition of fresh thyme and whole garlic transforms simple ingredients into something extraordinary. Substitutions:
   • Cherry tomatoes: Grape tomatoes or small cocktail tomatoes
   • Fresh thyme: Rosemary or oregano
   • Garlic: Roasted garlic paste
   • Can add other vegetables like shallots or small peppers

Cooking Tips

• Bring cheeses to room temperature for easy whipping, optional
• Scrape down sides of processor frequently for a smoother texture
• Add honey gradually to taste

Storage and Make-Ahead Options

• Whipped feta: Refrigerate up to 5 days. Freezing not recommended
• Roasted tomatoes: Keep 3-4 days refrigerated. Freezing not recommended
• Store components separately and bring to room temperature before serving
• Rewhip if needed before serving

Make-Ahead Tips

• Roast tomatoes and garlic 2 days ahead
• Whip feta mixture 1 day before, refrigerated
• Toast bread fresh before serving
• Assemble just before serving

Ingredients

180g feta block (reduced salt if you can find)
50g Greek yogurt
90g cream cheese
3-4 tbsp honey
1 garlic bulb
250g cherry tomatoes
2 sprigs of thyme

Method

1. Cut of the top of your garlic bulb to expose the garlic flesh. In a baking dish, add together the cherry tomatoes, garlic bulb, salt, pepper and thyme. Drizzle generously with oil and bake low and slow at 160C / 320F for 45mins-1hr.
2. Whipped feta: in a food processor, add in the feta, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, honey and a good drizzle of olive oil. Squeeze out the flesh of the roasted garlic into the mixture. Blitz until smooth.
3. Spread the whipped feta onto a plate and top with roasted tomatoes. Serve with toasted bread.