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If you need a quick, elegant appetizer that feels fancy but takes five minutes to make, this whipped goat cheese is it. It’s light, creamy, and perfectly balanced between tangy, herby, and sweet. Serve it with toasted baguette, crunchy pita chips, or fresh veggies, and it’ll be the star of any gathering.

Consider this easy whipped goat cheese the creamy, slightly sweet sequel to cottage cheese dip. Both make an easy appetizer for the holiday season or impressive addition to the game day spread.
Looking for another quick and impressive appetizer recipe? Try cranberry whipped feta, caprese dip, or cottage cheese queso next!
How to Make Whipped Goat Cheese
Here are the simple steps, with photos, to make this caesar salad chicken pasta. Skip to the recipe card for the printable version.
Step 1. Blend Until Smooth. Add goat cheese, cream cheese, rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper, and honey to a food processor. Blend on high until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
Step 2. Adjust Consistency. For a thinner dip, add a splash of milk or heavy cream and blend again.
Step 3. Serve and Enjoy. Transfer to a bowl, drizzle with more honey, sprinkle with herbs, and serve with your favorite dippers.
Make it Your Own
- Spicy Kick? Add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Extra Creamy? Use a little milk or Greek yogurt.
- Crunch Factor? Top with chopped nuts or pomegranate seeds.
- Dairy-Free? Use a dairy-free cream cheese alternative.
Make-Ahead and Storage
- Make Ahead: Blend everything and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Before Serving: Let it come to room temp for the best texture.
More Goat Cheese Appetizers
- Bacon wrapped dates with goat cheese
- Blueberry goat cheese
- Fried goat cheese
- Sweet potato bites
- Beef tenderloin roll ups
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Whipped Goat Cheese
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Ingredients
- 10.5 ounces fresh goat cheese room temperature
- 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature, dairy-free if needed
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons hot honey plus more for drizzling
- To serve: Toasted french baguette, pita chips, everything baked pretzels, dried fruits or fresh veggies
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor or high-speed blender.10.5 ounces fresh goat cheese, 4 ounces cream cheese, 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, 1/2 teaspoon Salt and pepper to taste
- Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy., scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. We didn’t do this, but you can add a splash of heavy cream or milk to thin out the consistency to your liking.
- Transfer the honey whipped goat cheese to a serving bowl and top with a drizzle of honey and more fresh herbs. Serve with your favorite veggies, bread, pretzels or bread.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Roasted the smaller, colorful carrots and drizzled some homemade pesto paired with this whipped goat cheese! Amazing!
Audra! That sounds INCREDIBLE. Thanks for taking the time to share!