This whipped goat cheese is the ultimate effortless appetizer—minimal work, maximum flavor, and guaranteed to impress. Make it once, and you’ll find yourself whipping it up for every occasion.
4ouncescream cheese room temperature, dairy-free if needed
1tablespoonfresh rosemary
1tablespoonfresh thyme
1/2teaspoonSalt and pepper to taste
2tablespoonshot honeyplus 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.
Notes
Note 1. Food Processor. Use a stand mixer or handheld mixer if you don't have a food process or blender.Note 2. Dairy-free cream cheese. We tested this with Kite Hill dairy-free cream cheese and it worked well.Note 3. Toasted sourdough or french baguette. Place the sliced bread on a baking sheet and brush it generously with olive oil. Bake at 400°F for 10-12 minutes then broil on high for 3-4 minutes, watching carefully, until the bread is toasty and golden brown.Note 4.Everything Baked Pretzels. Toss 4-5 cups of pretzels with 1/4 cup of melted butter, 1 Tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, and 2-3 Tablespoons of everything bagel seasoning. Spread in an even layer on a baking sheet and bake at 300°F for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through.*Nutrition information is for 2 ounces of goat cheese dip. It does not include veggies, bread or pretzels for dipping.