This Pumpkin Whipped Feta Dip is everything we love for fall hosting — creamy, tangy, lightly sweet, and perfectly spiced. It’s the kind of appetizer that feels elevated but comes together in minutes, and the toppings make it truly stunning on the table.

Serve it with warm pita, crostini, or even apple slices for the dreamiest seasonal bite. Perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or anytime you want a crowd-pleasing, fall-inspired dish that looks as good as it tastes.

Pumpkin Whipped Feta Dip

Ingredients for the dip:

  • 8 oz block feta, drained and patted dry
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin purée (the sweet spot for texture + flavor + visuals)
  • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
  • 1-2 tbs cream
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1–2 tbsp maple syrup, to taste
  • 1–2 tsp lemon juice or splash of apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional, adds beautiful contrast + depth)
  • ¼–½ tsp salt (start low; feta varies)
  • Black pepper

Ingredients for topping:

  • Olive oil drizzle
  • Honey or maple drizzle
  • Toasted pepitas (crucial for color + crunch)
  • Crushed walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • Pinch cinnamon or smoked paprika
  • Crispy sage or thyme leaves (optional)

Directions:

  1. Blend the dip: Add feta, pumpkin purée, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, maple syrup, olive oil, lemon juice, and spices to a food processor. Blend until whipped and smooth. Adjust thickness with a little oil/yogurt and add lemon for brightness.
  2. Plate + top: Swoop the dip into a shallow bowl. Drizzle olive oil, add a touch of honey or maple, sprinkle toasted pepitas (and optional nuts), and finish with smoked paprika/cinnamon and crispy sage or thyme.
  3. Serve: Pair with warm pita/naan, crostini, pretzel crisps, apple slices, crackers, or veggies.

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