Whipped Goat Cheese Spread is an elegant, yet easy appetizer made with just 3 ingredients! Sweet and savory goat cheese and honey swirled into a luxuriously creamy spread blended with fresh herbs is irresistible. You’ll want to spread it on everything – crostini, fruits, veggies, bagels, crackers, sandwiches, wraps and more!
Whipped Goat Cheese
Goat cheese, also known as chèvre, at room temperature, is whipped by hand, mixer, blender or food processor to add air, resulting in a silky smooth consistency and light texture.
Inspired by my favorite Kansas City restaurant, Rye, I developed this simple goat cheese spread recipe so I could savor the flavor when we relocated to St. Louis 10 years ago! It’s my go to goat cheese appetizer.
It’s deceivingly quick and easy to make, making it perfect for parties, impromptu get togethers or an easy snack. Serve it warm or room temperature, as a spread or a whipped goat cheese dip! It’s always a crowd pleaser!
As a former event planner and entertaining enthusiast, I specialize in quick, easy, last-minute, make ahead recipes that make entertaining feel effortless. My catering motto was “food should look as it tastes” and this appetizer is no exception!
Ingredients
All you need to make whipped goat cheese is goat cheese (chèvre), honey, fresh herbs and thick flakes of fresh ground black pepper!
Variations
Similar to my Whipped Ricotta recipe, this recipe is easily adaptable. You can mix it up in a variety of ways! These are a few of my favorite whipped goat cheese variations.
Honey
Regular honey is amazing, but you can substitute whipped honey to make it even lighter and fluffier, Hot Honey to add a little spice or maple syrup for a hint of fall flavor.
Herbs
Rosemary, thyme, chives, oregano parsley or basil.
Seasonings
Sprinkle on your favorite seasonings! Everything Bagel Seasoning, Oregano Seasoning, Lemon Pepper Seasoning or Ranch Seasoning.
Nuts
Crushed walnuts, pecans or my favorite, pistachios are delicious in this dip!
Meats
Add protein to complement your swirl ins. Prosciutto and bacon are delicious additions.
How to Make Whipped Goat Cheese
- Cream room temperature goat cheese in a food processor, blender, mixer or by hand until smooth.
- Transfer to a jar, bowl or shallow dish. Drizzle with honey and swirl in. Top with fresh herbs and black pepper.
- Serve with crostini, crackers, fruits, or veggies.
Dip or Spread Serving Suggestions
- Crostini
- Crackers including water crackers, butter crackers, rice crackers or wheat. crackers
- Pretzels
- Bagel Chips
- Pita Chips
- Pita Bread
- Fresh Fruit including peaches (my favorite), strawberries, raspberries and apples.
- Raw Vegetables including cauliflower, broccoli, celery, carrots, peppers and cucumber.
Serving Suggestions as a Topping, Sauce or Condiment
While I love it as a dip, whipped goat cheese can enhance all of your favorite recipes! Just in case you have leftovers (doubtful!)…
- Spread on Sandwiches, Wraps and Bagels
- Add a Dollop to make Gourmet Burgers
- Top a Salad Beet Salad, Arugula Salad or Spring Salad Mix
- Spread onto Pizza Crust bonus points for making Pizza on the Grill
- Spoon on Grilled Meats Grilled Beef Tenderloin and Greek Chicken
Whipped Goat Cheese Spread
Ingredients
- 8 ounces goat cheese room temperature
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rosemary chopped
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper thick flakes preferred
Instructions
Whip Goat Cheese
- By Hand – In a small bowl, using a spoon, add goat cheese and whip by hand until silky smooth.Mixer – In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat goat cheese on low, gradually increase speed to 3 until smooth. *I recommend doubling the recipe for workable volume.Food Processor or Blender – Add goat cheese and pulse until smooth.8 ounces goat cheese
- Transfer goat cheese to a small bowl, shallow dish or jar. Drizzle honey around the exterior of the bowl and spiral in. Sprinkle rosemary and fresh cracked pepper and serve.1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon rosemary, ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Julie’s Tips
Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
This goat cheese spread was delicious and easy to make! Love it !
Hi Krista,
Thanks so much for your kind words! I’m so glad you enjoyed.
Have a wonderful week!
Julie
This goat cheese spread was so delicious and easy to make ! Love it !
Goat cheese actually does still contain lactose. So it’s not really better than regular cheese for people who are lactose intolerant. Harder cheeses have less lactose. If someone has a cows milk allergy then they can often have goat cheese because they’re allergic to the protein in cows milk. I’m lactose intolerant and I still need to take a lactaid type enzyme to eat goats cheese but my son who is allergic to dairy is fine with goat milk products.
This recipe looks really good! I plan to try it this week! Thanks
I hope to make this appetizer this holiday season. The whipped goat cheese at Rye is the best! If you visit Kansas City again, there is a newer restaurant called Silo that has a to-die-for whipped goat cheese appetizer on the menu as well – it’s served with speck, fresh fruit, and lightly dressed greens.
I am anxious to return…it’s been far too long! Thanks for the recommendation!
I absolutely love goat cheese. This looks incredible and I will have to try this soon!