Creamy Whipped Goat Cheese Dip
This easy Whipped Goat Cheese Dip recipe features tangy goat cheese perfectly whipped and topped with caramelized shallots, rosemary, almonds, and dates.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
For the whipped goat cheese:
- 12 ounces goat cheese at room temperature
- ½ cup plain unsweetened whole Greek yogurt
- 1 Tablespoon unrefined olive oil + more to drizzle
- 1 Tablespoon honey or hot honey* + more to drizzle
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
For the topping:
- 4 teaspoons unrefined olive oil divided
- 2 large shallots chopped or store-bought crispy onion pieces
- 2 rosemary sprigs
- 4 Medjool Dates chopped
- ¼ cup smoked almonds chopped
For serving: crostini, crackers, apple or pear slices
Instructions
- To make the whipped goat cheese, place the goat cheese, yogurt, 1 tablespoon of oil, 1 tablespoon honey (or hot honey), and salt and pepper in a food processor. Process until smooth. It should be the consistency of a thick creamy yogurt. Transfer whipped goat cheese to a serving dish and set aside or refrigerate if you’re not serving this right away.
- Warm a small skillet over medium heat. When warm, add 2 teaspoons of olive oil and the shallots. Reduce heat to low and cook the shallots, stirring occasionally, until caramelized. This usually takes 20-30 minutes. Transfer the shallots to a small plate or bowl.
- Heat the same skillet you used to cook the shallots over medium-low heat. Add remaining 2 teaspoons of oil and the rosemary. Fry the rosemary sprigs on both sides until lightly browned and crispy. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Remove rosemary leaves off the sprig and chop.
- Top the whipped goat cheese with the caramelized shallots, crispy rosemary, chopped dates and smoked almonds. Drizzle with extra hot honey and extra olive oil. Serve with toasted bread or crackers and/or sliced apples or pears.
Notes
- Hot honey can vary in spice level, so taste before drizzling. Use regular honey in the goat cheese mixture if you want less heat, and reserve hot honey for the topping.
- If you’re short on time, swap caramelized shallots with crispy fried onions from the store.
- This whipped goat cheese dip pairs beautifully with a crisp glass of Sauvignon Blanc, a light Pinot Grigio, or even a sparkling rosé. For a non-alcoholic option, try a sparkling citrus water or a ginger-infused iced tea to complement the flavors