Festive Cranberry Pear Whipped Feta Dip (Cranberry Pear Balsamic)

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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.