This is the perfect whipped goat cheese dip, and it can be made in 5 minutes! It’s flavorful and whipped with garlic, herbs, and olive oil. I love an easy appetizer for any party, and this recipe is always a hit! You’ll love how easy and delicious it is!
For me, it’s all about the party appetizers. Skip the meal and give us a grazing board filled with the best dips and appetizers. This goat cheese appetizer is one of my all-time favorite party foods because it’s easy to make and has the best creamy texture.
It comes together within minutes and is the perfect addition to a cheese platter. No baking is required; use a blender or mixer for whipping, and that’s it. I like serving it with fresh veggies, crusty bread, fruit, or pita chips.
For the holiday season, you can easily alter it to add festive and seasonal toppings, like pomegranates.
Check out more of my easy dip recipes: Yogurt Tahini Dip, Creamy Blue Cheese Dip, Easy Queso Dip, The Best Fruit Dip, Garlic Cilantro Dip, The Best Creamy Garlic Dip Recipe.
Shopping List and Ingredient Notes
A list of all the ingredients to make this whipped goat cheese dip:
Soft Goat Cheese – Goat cheese is made from goat milk and comes in different styles, from complex to soft. For this recipe, you want good quality, soft goat cheese.
Cream Cheese – A mild-tasting cheese made from cream and milk. Any brand of cream cheese will work.
Garlic – Garlic adds so much flavor to this recipe!
Olive Oil – Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil to create a creamy dip.
Lemon Zest—The outer peel of a lemon is the zest. It creates a vibrant lemon flavor in the dip.
Fresh Thyme—Thyme is a perennial evergreen herb with a beautiful fragrance and flavor reminiscent of tiny green flowers. You can also use fresh rosemary or fresh basil, too.
Recipe Tips and Variations
- Don’t be afraid to whip this dip! Use a food processor or blender and whip it on high until it’s super creamy. You can use a hand-held mixer, but getting a whipped texture with a high-powered blender is much easier.
- Whips up nicely when the ingredients are room semi-room temperature.
- Make this dip ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator.
- Make a double batch for a large party.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Add more or less garlic, depending on how garlicky you like it. You can also use roasted garlic.
- Substitute the cream cheese with Ricotta.
Serving Recommendations
This dip is an easy holiday appetizer and a crowd-pleaser! Here are some suggestions for what to serve with whipped goat cheese:
Crackers – Serve with an assortment of entertainment crackers or our favorite Rustic Bakery sourdough crackers.
Raw Vegetables – Carrots, radish, cauliflower, cucumbers, celery, peppers, and endives are all great options.
Fresh Fruit – We recommend apples, pears, and strawberries for this dip.
Bread – Olive bread, easy crusty baguettes, bread sticks, or crusty ciabatta rolls. Make sure you toast the bread before with olive oil to give it a crunchy texture.
Chips and Pretzels – Classic chips and pretzels are a great combination. We love the pretzel crisps for dipping.
More Delicious Appetizers
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Whipped Goat Cheese Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 10 ounces soft goat cheese
- 3 ounces cream cheese, soft
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tsp thyme
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients into a food processor or blender.
- Blend on high until the ingredients are fully whipped together.
- Pour into a bowl and drizzle olive oil over the top.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I do not recommend freezing this dip, and I don’t think there will be any leftovers. However, if there is some left, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to three days.
This dip is perfect to make ahead of time! It doesn’t require baking so that you can mix and store the ingredients in the refrigerator. Take it out 15 minutes before serving.
You can use low-fat cream cheese if you prefer. It will still taste amazing because goat cheese has a unique flavor.
Goat cheese dates back to Ancient Greece. It’s a soft, spreadable cheese made from goat milk. It originated in the Mediterranean and the Middle East, where the terrain was rough, and goats were more plentiful than cows. The flavor of goat cheese is tangy and earthy.
It has a very distinct flavor like no other cheese.
Goat cheese’s fat metabolizes faster, has less lactose, and has lower sodium than cow’s cheese. Evidence shows that it makes people feel fuller, faster, and healthier overall.
It’s a versatile cheese used in desserts like goat cheesecake, crumbled over salads, or made into a fancy tart.
It’s all about the garnishes! It’s easy to add your own flavor twist to this dip. So, if you’re wondering what you can add to the top of goat cheese dip, here are a few suggestions:
Edible Flowers – They add color and a seasonal touch.
Chives – Chives have a milder flavor than onions and a pretty green color. They go really well with goat cheese.
Nuts – Add crushed pine nuts, walnuts, or almonds over the top.
Herbs – Fresh herbs like thyme, parsley, oregano, and rosemary add texture, color, fragrance, and flavor.
Red Pepper Chili Flakes – Give the dip a little spice and add red pepper flakes.
Chili Crunch – If you’ve had chili crunch, you know how addicting it is! This will take the dip to another level.
Honey – Drizzle honey over the top for some sweetness.
Bacon – Adds a salty, crunchy texture.
Lime Zest – Zest adds more color and fragrance.
Olives – Olives are a great addition to a goat cheese dip.
Dried Cranberries – These are perfect for a holiday gathering. Add some dried cranberries over the top for a sweet flavor, chewy texture, and red color.
Seriously the best dip ever! I am making it again this weekend too.
I love this! It sounds amazing!
this makes using goat cheese as an appetizer so much easier and much less messy! thank you for sharing!