Description
This Honey Whipped Goat Cheese with Marinated Olives is a delightful blend of creamy and tangy flavors, perfect as an appetizer or a party dip.
Ingredients
Scale
Extra virgin olive oil
Balsamic vinegar
Fig preserves
Garlic
Shallot
Lemon zest
Lemon juice
Basil chopped
Chopped thyme
Chili flakes
Mixed olives
Oil packed sun-dried tomatoes
1 log (10 ounces) goat cheese
4 ounces cream cheese
Honey
Sea salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fig preserves, minced garlic, finely chopped shallot, lemon zest, lemon juice, basil, chopped thyme, and chili flakes to marinate the olives.
- Add mixed olives and oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes to the marinade, stirring well to ensure they are coated. Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, whip together the goat cheese, cream cheese, honey, and a pinch of sea salt until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the whipped cheese mixture to a serving dish and top with the marinated olives.
- Serve with crackers or crusty bread for dipping.
Notes
For a sweeter dip, adjust the amount of honey to your taste. This recipe can be prepared a day in advance; just keep it refrigerated until serving.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 3
Keywords: Honey Whipped Goat Cheese, Marinated Olives, Appetizer, Party Dip, Creamy Cheese Spread