Festive Fig & Thyme Whipped Feta Dip

Ingredients

• 200 g Feta cheese, block
• 100 g Cream cheese, full-fat
• 60 ml Extra virgin olive oil
• 15 ml Fresh lemon juice
• 5 g Fresh thyme leaves
• 0.5 g Black pepper
• 4 piece Fresh figs
• 40 g Pomegranate seeds
• 10 ml Honey

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C. Cut the fresh figs in half and arrange them cut-side up on a small baking tray. Drizzle with 10 ml of olive oil and the honey. Roast for 10-12 minutes, or until slightly softened and caramelized. Set aside to cool.
2. In a food processor, combine the feta cheese, cream cheese, remaining 50 ml of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, 3 g of fresh thyme leaves, and black pepper.
3. Process until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
4. Transfer the whipped feta to a serving bowl. Arrange the roasted fig halves artfully on top of the dip.
5. Sprinkle generously with pomegranate seeds and the remaining fresh thyme leaves. Serve immediately with crackers, crusty bread, or vegetable sticks.