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Honey Whipped Goat Cheese with Marinated Olives on a Platter

Honey Whipped Goat Cheese with Marinated Olives: Irresistibly Delicious


  • Total Time: 50
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

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