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.

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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

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.

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.

Keywords: Honey Whipped Goat Cheese, Marinated Olives, Appetizer, Party Dip, Creamy Cheese Spread