Ingredients:
- 2 large Sweet Potatoes (approx. 900 g / 2 lbs total)
- 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Fine Sea Salt
- ½ tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 200 g (7 oz) Feta Cheese, in block form (drained)
- 60 g (4 tbsp) Full-Fat Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp Lemon Zest
- 1 tbsp Honey (for the feta mixture)
- ½ tsp Fresh Thyme Leaves (for the feta mixture)
- 1 tbsp Runny Honey (for garnish/drizzle)
- 1 tbsp Toasted Pine Nuts or Pistachios, roughly chopped
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C / 400°F (180°C Fan/Gas Mark 6). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scrub the sweet potatoes clean (do not peel). Slice them into uniform rounds, approximately 1 cm (½ inch) thick.
- In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato rounds with the olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper until well coated.
- Arrange the rounds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Ensure they are not touching to allow for proper caramelization.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the edges are golden brown and crisp, and the centre is fork-tender. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on the tray.
- Combine Ingredients: Place the drained feta block, softened cream cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, 1 tablespoon of honey, and fresh thyme leaves into the bowl of a small food processor.
- Whip: Process on high speed for 1–2 minutes, scraping down the sides as necessary, until the mixture is completely smooth and airy. Taste and adjust seasoning (salt/lemon) if required.
- Top the Rounds: Using a small spoon or piping bag, place a dollop of the whipped feta mixture onto each warm sweet potato round.
- Garnish: Drizzle the finished rounds generously with the remaining runny honey.
- Serve: Scatter the toasted pine nuts or pistachios and a few extra fresh thyme leaves over the top immediately before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.