Festive Cranberry Pear Whipped Feta Dip (Cranberry Pear Balsamic)
/Seasonal flavors make this dip just right for Fall and Winter. Pears, cranberries, and delicious feta cheese pull it all together.
What you will need:
one large ripe pear (any variety)
1/4 cup slivered almonds
extra virgin olive oil
one block of Feta cheese
3/4 cup whole milk Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons of blood orange olive oil
1/4 cup dried cranberries
cranberry pear balsamic vinegar
Place thin slices of a pear on a cookie sheet. Brush with olive oil. Roast at 415 degrees until slightly caramelized. Set aside.
Sauté almond slivers in olive oil until lightly browned. Set aside on a paper towel.
Process the following in a food processor until creamy
one block of Feta cheese
3/4 cup whole milk Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons of blood orange olive oil
Stir 1/4 cup dried cranberries into the creamy cheese mixture.
Prepare the dip in the center of a large serving dish as follows"
Lay out the roasted pears holding a few back
Plop on the creamy cheese mixture
Top with toasted almond slivers
Drizzle liberally with cranberry pear balsamic vinegar
Place remaining pears on top
Serve with crostini or toasted pita chips.
