Ingredients

8 oz (225 g) feta cheese, crumbled
½ cup (120 g) cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp olive oil
1–2 tbsp honey (to taste)
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp lemon juice
½ tsp black pepper

For the Cranberry Topping:
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp orange juice
½ tsp orange zest
Pinch of salt

For the Hot Honey Drizzle:
¼ cup honey
½–1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust heat to taste)

Optional Garnishes:
Fresh thyme or rosemary
Chopped pistachios or walnuts
Extra cranberries

Directions

In a food processor, add feta, cream cheese, olive oil, honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, and black pepper.

Blend until smooth and creamy (scrape down sides if needed).

Transfer to a serving bowl.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, honey, orange juice, orange zest, and a pinch of salt.

Cook for 5–7 minutes until cranberries burst and mixture thickens slightly.

Remove from heat and let cool.

In a small pan, warm honey with red pepper flakes on low heat for 2–3 minutes (don’t boil).

Remove from heat and let steep while it cools slightly.

Spoon the cranberry topping over the whipped feta.

Drizzle with hot honey.

Garnish with fresh herbs and nuts if desired.