Whipped Feta with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Step 1

Place a rack 10 inches from the broiler. Preheat oven to 450ºF.

Step 2

Place the cherry tomatoes, sliced garlic, and herbs in a small baking dish or oven-proof skillet. Drizzle with olive oil and honey and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Toss to combine. Roast until tomatoes are soft and beginning to burst, about 15-20 minutes. Switch the oven to broil setting and broil until tomatoes are blistered and charred, about 5-7 minutes. TIP: The heat from a broiler will vary greatly depending on your oven so check on the tomatoes throughout the broil time to make sure they aren't burning.

Step 3

While the tomatoes roast, combine the feta cheese, yogurt, olive oil and lemon zest in the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth, about 2 to 3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the processor bowl as necessary. Spread mixture onto a large shallow serving plate and place in refrigerator to chill for at least 20 minutes. (Cover if refrigerating longer.)

Step 4

Top chilled whipped feta with the warm roasted cherry tomatoes and all the juices. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and flaky salt, if using. Serve immediately with toasted baguette slices, if desired.