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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!
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Pin ItFor me, it’s all about the party appetizers. Skip the meal and give us a snack board 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. It’s the best dip!
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
Here is 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.
Expert Tips and Variations
- Don’t be afraid to whip this dip! Whip a food processor or blender 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.
- You can 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 – Fresh vegetables such as carrots, radishes, 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 crunchy crostini. 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
Here are more party appetizer ideas to make at your next gathering:
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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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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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.
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!