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feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Goat cheese offers a similar tang with fewer calories.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with lower fat.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave nectar

Maple syrup provides sweetness with a unique flavor.

fresh thyme

🥗Healthier: dried thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Dried herbs are more accessible and have a longer shelf life.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Wash and dry the grapes.

Spread the grapes on a baking sheet.

Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.

Roast the grapes for 20-25 minutes until they burst and caramelize.

In a food processor, combine feta cheese, cream cheese, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and black pepper.

Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and more lemon juice if desired.

Transfer the whipped feta to a serving bowl.

Top with roasted grapes and drizzle with honey.

Garnish with fresh thyme before serving.

Serve with crackers or bread.

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