Meet your new favorite party appetizer: Whipped Goat Cheese Dip. In about 10 minutes you can transform tangy goat cheese into an impossibly light, creamy spread by whipping it with cream cheese, garlic, and olive oil. No baking required—finish it with roasted peppers, nuts, fruit, or a drizzle of honey for a crowd-pleasing starter that looks and tastes gourmet.
Wow the crowd with this impressive appetizer!
This whipped goat cheese dip is a party favorite for a reason: it’s silky, bright, and indulgent while still being incredibly simple to make.
With just 5 ingredients and 10 minutes, you’ll have a beautiful appetizer that looks like it took much more effort. It’s a great recipe to make when you want to impress without fuss.
Use it to elevate your next gathering. A few simple ingredients and the right toppings are all you need to create a stunning, shareable starter.
The photo above shows the ingredients to help with your shopping. The full list with measurements is in the recipe card below.
Instructions
Step-by-step photos are shown below. For the full recipe details, see the recipe card at the bottom.
Variations and topping ideas
This dip becomes a canvas for flavor. Depending on your gathering or the season, choose sweet or savory toppings to change the character of the dish.
For a Spanish-inspired version, stir 1 teaspoon smoked paprika into the dip, then top with diced piquillo peppers, mushroom jam, and fresh thyme. Here are more topping ideas to try:
- Roasted red peppers, Marcona almonds, lemon olive oil, and parsley
- Bacon jam or chopped bacon with dates and honey
- Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, and dill
- Roasted cherry tomatoes with balsamic glaze and basil
- Dried cranberries, candied pecans, and honey — perfect for the holidays
- Candied jalapeños with bacon and hot honey
- Roasted red peppers with balsamic blueberries — festive for summer celebrations
Serve with crackers, pita, or warm sliced baguette so guests can scoop up the creamy dip and toppings.
Creamy Goat Cheese Dip
Ingredients
- 12 ounces plain goat cheese, at room temperature
- 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Equipment
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food processor
Instructions
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Add goat cheese, cream cheese, olive oil, garlic, and salt to a food processor. Pulse or blend until smooth and creamy.
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Spoon the mixture onto a large rimmed plate, shallow bowl, or a 9-inch pie dish.
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Top with your chosen garnishes, if using. Serve with bread or crackers.
Notes
- Make ahead: You can prepare the whipped goat cheese up to 5 days in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Add toppings just before serving for best presentation.
- Topping inspiration: See the suggestions in the Variations section above for sweet and savory combinations.
- Servings: This amount easily serves about 8 people as an appetizer. Use the 2x option to scale the recipe for a larger crowd.
- Leftovers: Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.