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Creamy Goat Cheese Dip with Warm Olives

This Goat Cheese Dip has a warm olive topping that is to die for. This makes the perfect easy appetizer or dish to bring to a pot luck.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 369 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 1 baguette, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • olive oil
For the whipped goat cheese
  • 250-300 g softened plain goat cheese
  • 2 tbsp plain greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup softened plain cream cheese
  • pinch of salt
For the warm olives
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 large garlic cloves, sliced thin
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 1/2 cups pitted green olives, halved
  • 1/4 tsp chili flakes
  • 2 lemon peel pieces (2 inch pieces)
  • 2 orange peel pieces (2 inch pieces)
  • 1 Lemon wedge
Garnishes
  • 2 tbsp chopped pistachios
  • 3 tbsp pomegranate seeds
  • zest of half an orange

Instructions

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  1. Make the crostini: Preheat the oven to 400F, cut the baguette into slices and brush each side with a bit of olive oil. Bake for 5-7 minutes per side, until crisp. Set aside.
  2. Make the whipped goat cheese dip: To a food processor add the goat cheese, cream cheese, yogurt, olive oil and pinch of salt. Blend on high until smooth and very creamy, 3-5 minutes. Set aside.
  3. Make the warm olives: Add a piece of paper towel to a small plate and set aside. To a small-medium pot add 2 tbsp olive oil and turn to medium heat. When warm, add the sliced garlic and cook, stirring occasionally until the garlic is browned - turn the heat off and use a slotted spoon to spoon the garlic out onto a paper towel lined plate.Keep the oil in the pot and turn back to medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Then add the olives, chili flakes, lemon peels, orange peels and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring often, to warm the olives through. Finish with squeezing the juice from a lemon wedge over top and stir once more. Set aside.
  4. Assemble the dip: Spread the whipped goat cheese in a low bowl or on a low plate. Top with the olives mixture (remove the large lemon and orange peel pieces). Garnish with the crispy garlic, pistachios and pomegranate seeds. Serve with crostini and enjoy!

Notes

  • Serve with any of your favourite crackers instead of crostini.
  • If you love this recipe, try our other popular dips recipes: Whipped Feta with Roasted Garlic, Red Pepper and Chili Olives, Spicy Greek Feta Dip (Tirokafteri) or Creamy French Onion Dip

Nutrition Information

Calories 369kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 20.2g (7%) Protein 13.3g (27%) Fat 27.8g (43%) Saturated Fat 11.8g (59%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g Monounsaturated Fat 12.1g Cholesterol 39.5mg (13%) Sodium 509.2mg (21%) Fiber 2.6g (10%) Sugar 2.4g (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6

Amount Per Serving

Calories 369

% Daily Value*

Calories 369kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 20.2g 7%
Protein 13.3g 27%
Fat 27.8g 43%
Saturated Fat 11.8g 59%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 12.1g 61%
Cholesterol 39.5mg 13%
Sodium 509.2mg 21%
Fiber 2.6g 10%
Sugar 2.4g 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.