Whipped Goat Cheese Dip
This Whipped Goat Cheese Dip is creamy, tangy, a little sweet, and a little spicy. Goat cheese gets blended with olive oil, garlic, thyme, fresh basil, and hot honey until it is light and fluffy.
Swoop it into a bowl, drizzle with more hot honey, and finish with pistachios, chili flakes, and lemon zest. It takes 5 minutes and looks like it came from a restaurant.
Why You’ll Love This Whipped Goat Cheese Dip
- 5 minutes: blend and serve.
- Sweet and spicy: hot honey plus tangy goat cheese.
- Beautiful: pistachios and basil on top.
- Make ahead friendly: tastes even better chilled.
Whipped Goat Cheese Dip Ingredients
Goat Cheese
Bring it to room temperature for the smoothest dip.
Cream Cheese and Olive Oil
For extra creaminess.
Garlic, Thyme and Red Pepper Flakes
Savory flavor with a little heat.
Fresh Basil
Adds a fresh, herby flavor.
Hot Honey
Blended in and drizzled on top.
Pistachios
For crunch and color.
Good to Know: This dip is vegetarian and gluten-free. Serve with gluten-free crackers if needed.
How to Make Whipped Goat Cheese Dip
Step 1: Blend
Combine the goat cheese, olive oil, garlic powder, thyme, basil, hot honey, salt, and pepper in a food processor and blend until smooth.
Step 2: Swoop
Spoon into a shallow bowl and make swoops with the back of a spoon.
Step 3: Top
Drizzle with more hot honey and sprinkle with pistachios, chili flakes, lemon zest, and basil.
Step 4: Serve
Serve right away or chill. Loosen with olive oil or milk if too thick.
Carly’s Expert Tips
- Room temp cheese. It whips up smoother.
- Scrape the sides. It makes the dip extra silky.
- Warm it. 15 seconds in the microwave makes it soft and melty.
- Chill for flavor. The flavors deepen in the fridge.
Make It Your Own
- Herbs: Try dill or chives instead of basil.
- Fig: Drizzle with fig jam.
- Nuts: Use walnuts or pecans.
- Lemony: Add more lemon zest.
Make-Ahead and Meal Prep: Make the dip up to 3 days ahead and refrigerate. Add the toppings right before serving.
What to Serve With Whipped Goat Cheese Dip
Serve with crostini, crackers, pita chips, apple slices, or fresh veggies.
Storing and Reheating
Fridge: Store for up to 5 days.
Serve: Let it sit out 15 minutes before serving.
Freezer: Not recommended.
What People Ask About Whipped Goat Cheese Dip
Can I make it without a food processor?
Yes. Use a hand mixer.
Can I make it ahead?
Yes. Up to 3 days ahead.
What can I use instead of hot honey?
Regular honey with a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Is it spicy?
Only slightly. Adjust the hot honey and chili flakes.
Whipped Goat Cheese Dip
Ingredients
Method
- In a blender or food processor, combine goat cheese, olive oil, garlic powder, dried thyme, basil, hot honey, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Spoon the mixture into a shallow serving bowl and use the back of your spoon to create swoops.
- Drizzle with more hot honey, then sprinkle pistachios, chili flakes, lemon zest, and extra basil on top.
- Serve immediately or chill for later. Warm it in the microwave in 15-second increments if you want it soft and melty. If the dip feels too thick, add a splash of milk or extra olive oil to loosen it up.
Nutrition
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, let the dip chill for a few hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Use high-quality olive oil and fresh basil for the best taste.
- If you don’t have hot honey, mix regular honey with a pinch of chili flakes as a substitute.
