5 from 44 votes
Whipped Goat Cheese
Whipped Goat Cheese is a creamy, spreadable cheese dip made by blending goat cheese and cream cheese with olive oil, garlic, and salt until smooth. It's topped with chopped sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, fresh herbs, and a drizzle of olive oil, creating a flavorful spread ideal with bread or crackers. The recipe yields a rich and aromatic cheese complement suitable for entertaining or casual snacking.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
406 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 10 oz soft goat cheese , (chevre), at room temperature
- 4 ounces cream cheese , at room temperature
- 2-3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Pinch salt sea salt
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes , chopped
- ¼ cup kalamata olives , chopped
- ¼ cup basil chopped, fresh leaves
- ¼ cup oregano , fresh, chopped
Instructions
- Add goat cheese, cream cheese, olive oil, garlic, and salt to a food processor and pulse until smooth and creamy. Add more olive oil if needed.
- Spoon into serving dish. (9 inch round pie dish or similar size.)
- Top with chopped sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, basil, and oregano. Drizzle 1 Tablespoon olive oil over the top
- Serve with bread or crackers for dipping.
- Store covered in the fridge. Bring to room temp before serving.
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Notes
- Yield is approximately one-third cup per serving.
- This cheese dip can be prepared up to three days ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Allow the dip to come to room temperature before serving to enhance spreadability and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
406kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
61mg
(20%)
Sodium
497mg
(21%)
Potassium
579mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1396IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
200mg
(20%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 406
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 406kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 497mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 579mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1396IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 200mg | 20% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.