Oh my my, I don't think there is anything more delicious than Whipped Goat Cheese! This tangy, creamy dip is sweetened with honey and topped with sweet pomegranate arils and crunchy pistachios for a nice crunch. You've GOT to save this recipe for when you need a quick and easy appetizer that is a crowd-pleaser.
This dip can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge until ready to serve. The perfect goat cheese appetizer!
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Whipped goat cheese dip
I love making a dip so good that you just can't walk away from it because I can't stop eating it!! That's exactly what this creamy goat cheese dip with honey is.
It has a nice tang from the goat cheese, lots of creaminess thanks to the cream cheese, and a wonderful sweetness from the honey. The tart pomegranate pieces and crunchy salty pistachios on top just add even more flavor and texture and take it over the top!
Be sure to also check out this mind-blowingly-delicious whipped cheese appetizer: Whipped Brie
How to serve whipped goat cheese
Serve this dip with your favorite crackers or pita chips. Spread it on a crostini or toasted baguette topped with cherry tomato confit. Add it to a holiday charcuterie board. DELICIOUS EITHER WAY.
More whipped cheese dips: Whipped Blue Cheese with Roasted Grapes
Ingredients
- 8 ounces goat cheese, softened to room temperature. I typically use unflavored plain goat cheese, but you can play around with herb or cranberry goat cheese, or whatever you like!
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature (half a block of cream cheese)
- 2-4 tablespoons honey, to taste + more for drizzling
- ½ cup pomegranate arils. You can buy arils in the produce section of your grocery store to save time if you don't want to peel your own pomegranate.
- ¼ cup chopped pistachios, toasted. I like to buy unsalted or lightly salted for this dip, because I like how they don't interfere with the flavor of the dip.
- 1-2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme. You can use this just for garnish, or finely dice it and add it to the dip.
Make sure to see the "recipe variations" section below to see more ideas for what you can add to this dip, so you can make it over and over and never get tired of it!
Love goat cheese?? Try this Baked Goat Cheese Dip with Bacon!
Equipment
To make this dip, you'll need:
- A small food processor (or a medium one).
- A silicone spatula to help get every last bit out of the food processor.
I typically don't even get the measuring spoons or cups because goat cheese comes in 4 or 8 ounce logs, cream cheese comes in 8 ounce blocks, and I eyeball the honey and the toppings... but you can certainly measure the ingredients out the first time.
More easy dip recipes: Roasted Red Pepper Dip
Instructions
Combine the goat cheese, cream cheese, and 2 tablespoons honey in a food processor. Process until smooth. Give it a taste and see if you want to add more honey and process again.
Prep the toppings: clean the pomegranate arils, toast the chopped pistachios in a dry pan for a few minutes over medium heat (don't let them burn!), chop some rosemary or thyme off the sprig.
Transfer to your serving bowl, drizzle with honey, top with pomegranate arils, crushed pistachios, and herbs. Serve immediately, or see storage instructions below.
More easy dip ideas: 5 Minute Roasted Garlic Dip
How to store whipped goat cheese dip
If you have leftovers, just simply cover the bowl with plastic food wrap and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. If you want to make this dip in advance, keep the dip refrigerated in a closed container until serving. I recommend keeping the toppings and the extra honey drizzle separate. Remove from the fridge 15-30 minutes before serving, garnish with toppings, and enjoy!
More cheesy appetizers: Fried Brie
Recipe variation ideas
Here are some delicious ways to make this goat cheese. Try whatever variations sound good to you!
- Try a flavored goat cheese instead of plain.
- Skip the honey in the dip for a more savory dip. I like to serve veggies with the dip when I make it savory instead of sweet!
- Reduce the honey and add some garlic powder or air fryer garlic confit.
- Skip the honey and garnish the dip with olives.
- Add a bit of olive oil to the dip when blending, or a drizzle on top, for a more savory dip.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice and a bit of lemon zest to the dip before blending.
- Add finely minced rosemary or thyme to the dip.
- Garnish with fresh chopped mint or parsley for a pop of green and some vibrant herb flavor.
- Garnish with red pepper flakes for some spice.
- Add hot honey on top for spice.
I hope you make this dip over and over again and try all the different variation ideas above!
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Whipped Goat Cheese with Honey and Pomegranate
Ingredients
- 8 ounces goat cheese - softened to room temperature
- 4 ounces cream cheese - softened to room temperature (half a block of cream cheese)
- 2-4 tablespoons honey - to taste + more for drizzling
- ½ cup pomegranate arils
- ¼ cup chopped pistachios - toasted
- 1-2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme - finely diced
Special equipment
Instructions
- Combine the goat cheese, cream cheese, and 2 tablespoons honey in a food processor. Process until smooth. Give it a taste and see if you want to add more honey and process again.
- Prep the toppings: clean the pomegranate arils, toast the chopped pistachios in a dry pan for a few minutes over medium heat (don't let them burn!), chop some rosemary or thyme off the sprig.
- Transfer to your serving bowl, drizzle with honey, top with pomegranate arils, crushed pistachios, and herbs. Serve immediately, or see storage instructions below.
Notes
- Try a flavored goat cheese instead of plain.
- Skip the honey in the dip for a more savory dip. I like to serve veggies with the dip when I make it savory instead of sweet!
- Reduce the honey and add some garlic powder or air fryer garlic confit.
- Skip the honey and garnish the dip with olives.
- Add a bit of olive oil to the dip when blending, or a drizzle on top, for a more savory dip.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice and a bit of lemon zest to the dip before blending.
- Add finely minced rosemary or thyme to the dip.
- Garnish with fresh chopped mint or parsley for a pop of green and some vibrant herb flavor.
- Garnish with red pepper flakes for some spice.
- Add hot honey on top for spice.
Nutrition
The nutritional information displayed is an estimate and not to be used as dietary or nutritional advice. Consult a nutritionist or dietician for nutritional info based on the exact ingredients you use.