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    Home » Recipes » Traditional Greek Food Recipes

    Htipiti - Greek Red Pepper and Feta Dip

    Published: May 10, 2020 · Updated: Apr 26, 2021 by Peter G · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    Are you looking for a simple and easy Greek appetizer for your next gathering or celebration? Then make htipiti - the Greek cheese dip or spread made with roast peppers and feta cheese.

    And don’t worry too much about the pronunciation! It’s easier to call it whipped feta and red pepper dip.

    a hand holding a cup piece of pita bread ready to scoop some dip
    Use plenty of pita bread for your htipiti
    CONTENTS
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥗 Side dishes
    • 🎥 Video
    • 📋 Recipe

    🥘 Ingredients

    ingredients to make htipiti - a Greek red pepper and feta dip - laid out on a table
    Ingredients for htipiti

    Peppers - the most common peppers used in preparing htipiti are red peppers. Roasting them enhances their flavour.

    Feta cheese - this is a must. And make sure it’s the real deal.

    Olive oil - helps bind all the ingredients together.

    Red wine vinegar - provides the acidity.

    Chilli - In preparation of this Greek dip I’ve used dried chilli flakes. You may use fresh chilli, and that works well. Traditionally and depending on the region, htipiti is a spicy dip.

    Related: Try my melitzanosalata (Greek eggplant dip)

    🔪 Instructions

    step by step instructions to make Greek red pepper and feta dip
    1. Clean your peppers and slice them in half. Place on a lined baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes until the skin blisters and is dark.
    2. Place the roasted red peppers in a small bowl and cover with a plate. Make sure the plate provides a seal. We want to sweat the peppers and make it easier to peel the blistered skin.
    3. Remove the plate after ten minutes and clean the peppers by peeling the charred bits.
    4. Place the roasted red peppers, feta cheese, olive oil, chilli and seasonings in the food processor. Blend until the mixture comes together and forms a paste.
    5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for a few hours and serve later.
    a top down view of a white table filled with greek dip, pita bread, wine, olives and a glass
    Serve the htipiti with pita bread and olives

    📖 Variations

    Htipiti is served all over Greece as a meze. Along with a selection of other small bites and a glass of ouzo, it whets the appetite for the feast ahead!

    I also know Htipiti as “tirokafteri” - which translates as “hot cheese”. However, there is often confusion because the latter may also contain yoghurt along with the whipped feta.

    Other recipes include using roasted bullhorn/banana peppers, which makes the dip a lot lighter in colour.

    As you can see, it can be quite a minefield in preparing this famous Greek dip.

    Think of today’s recipe as a template that you can make your own.

    Like it spicier? Put in extra chilli.

    Hate vinegar? Fine. Substitute lemon juice.

    Related: Try my avocado tzatziki - for something different

    a plate filled with htipiti -  a Greek red pepper and feta dip

    🥗 Side dishes

    If you’re looking for a little inspiration, serve my htipiti recipe alongside my melitzanosalata, taramasalata and avocado tzatziki.

    This trio of dips is bound to get the party started!

    Or if you feel a little adventurous try my steamed pita bread - it's soft and dreamy and perfect for dipping!

    Related: Try my walnut skordalia - a robust dip made with garlic and walnuts

    red pepper on a white table

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    📋 Recipe

    Htipiti - Greek Red Pepper and Feta Dip

    Author: Peter G
    A creamy and spicy dip made with roasted red peppers and feta cheese. Spread it on everything!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Cuisine Greek
    Servings 4 serves

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 red peppers, cleaned and sliced in half white membranes removed
    • 200 g feta cheese
    • ¼ cup olive oil, extra virgin
    • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon chilli flakes, dried
    • 1 pinch salt
    • 1 pinch pepper
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 200 deg C / 180 deg C fan-forced. Clean your peppers and slice them in half. Place on a lined baking tray and roast for 20 minutes until the skin blisters and is dark.
    • Place the roasted red peppers in a small bowl and cover with a plate. Make sure the plate provides a seal. We want to sweat the peppers and make it easier to peel the blistered skin.
    • Remove the plate after ten minutes and clean the peppers by peeling the charred bits.
    • Place the roasted red peppers, feta cheese, olive oil, chilli and seasonings in the food processor. Blend until the mixture comes together and forms a paste.
    • Serve immediately or refrigerate for a few hours and serve later.

    Notes

    1. You can opt to use fresh chillies if you prefer.  The spice level is up to you!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 serve | Calories: 272 kcal | Carbohydrates: 6 g | Protein: 8 g | Fat: 24 g | Saturated Fat: 9 g

    This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

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    1. michelle

      July 22, 2020 at 7:30 am

      Going to a gathering on Sunday so will make the red pepper dip. Can't wait to try it!

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    2. Dienne Andrea Martens

      July 12, 2021 at 5:35 am

      Followed the recipe for cook time and found the peppers didn't blister. Turned up heat to 300 for additional 10 mins and finally broiled on low for 5 mins to get desired look. Besides that DELICOUS! Recommend highly.

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    3. Linda

      September 09, 2022 at 3:20 am

      Hi Peter!
      I just discovered your Htipiti/Greek red pepper & feta dip... but before I tell you how good it is, I have a quick question...Will you marry me? ha!ha! just kidding, I'm already married! But all your recipes look SO good! I just subscribed to make sure I won't miss any of your new ones!
      Now time to talk about your Htipiti... let me tell you! It is nothing but perfection! So tasty, really one of the best appetizers I have had lately. Be sure that I will talk about it in one of my next posts! 🙂 I will let you know. Thanks again for that great recipe... I just can't wait to try all your other ones!
      Talk to you soon
      Linda

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      • Peter G

        October 06, 2022 at 2:25 pm

        Thank you for your very kind comments Linda!

        Reply

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