This whipped goat cheese is an easy appetizer or spread that you can whip up in under 5 minutes. It’s tangy, bright and creamy – a mixture of goat cheese and cream cheese – whipped with garlic, lemon, red pepper flakes and a little parsley.
Recipe updated on 3/30/19.
I’m a big goat cheese fan. I love it’s bright, tangy flavor. I like it in pasta and on pizza but I especially like it whipped.
Whipped goat cheese is an easy appetizer that comes together in 5 minutes with just a few ingredients. It works well as a dip or a spread. It’s an easy appetizer that’s perfect for a party. You can also make it ahead and store in the fridge until ready to use.
To make this recipe all you need to do is combine goat cheese, cream cheese, a little lemon juice, garlic and red pepper flakes in a food processor and give it a whirl and you’re done. Quick and easy!
When the weather is really hot, I like to put together some fresh veggies, fruit and crackers – add in some whipped goat cheese and you’ve got a light, easy meal. Perfect on a warm summer night with a glass of cold white wine.
Goat cheese by its self is too crumbly to serve in a sandwich but by whipping it you can make a creamy, tangy spread that’s the perfect addition to a sandwich or toast.
I love to serve it on sourdough toast topped with ripe summer tomatoes and a sprinkle of sea salt and fresh herbs.
How to make whipped goat cheese – step by step:
- Start by mincing a clove of garlic in the food processor.
- Next add the goat cheese, cream cheese, red pepper flakes, lemon juice and a little black pepper to the food processor and blend until all the ingredients are whipped together.
- Stir in a little parsley and you are ready to serve.
- Add to a bowl and serve with crackers, celery sticks and carrot sticks.
Tips for making this recipe:
- I used a mini food processor because I’m too lazy to get out the big food processor. I had to pulse it back and forward a few times to get it completely blended.
- The dip will firm up when it’s placed in the refrigerator. Just briskly stir it before serving.
- I used a goat cheese that was flavored with herbs and garlic for extra garlic power.
- This can be stored covered in the refrigerator for 4 or 5 days.
- If you live near a Trader Joe’s they sell a great brand of goat cheese called Silver Goat Cheese.
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PrintWhipped Goat Cheese
This whipped goat cheese is an easy appetizer or spread that you can whip up in under 5 minutes. It’s tangy, bright and creamy – a mixture of goat cheese and cream cheese – whipped with garlic, lemon, red pepper flakes and a little parsley.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Appetizer
Ingredients
- 8 oz of goat cheese – I used a herb and garlic flavored version
- 4 oz of cream cheese
- 1 clove of garlic – peeled
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 lemon – about 2 tbs of lemon juice
- 8 twists of fresh black pepper from a pepper mill
- 2 tbs minced fresh parsley
Instructions
- Add the peeled garlic clove to a food processor and process until minced.
- Add goat cheese, cream cheese, red pepper flakes, lemon and black pepper to the food processor and pulse until completely combined. Scrape down the sides and give it a few more pulses.
- Once the whipped goat cheese is fully combined, stir in minced parsley and serve.
Notes
The whipped goat cheese will firm up when it’s placed in the refrigerator. Just briskly stir it before serving.
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 of 6
- Calories: 238
- Sodium: 188mg
- Fat: 20.1g
- Carbohydrates: 1.6g
- Protein: 13.1g
Trying to find a way to do this without the cream cheese. Any suggestions?
Hi Denise – I’m not sure how you would make this without adding cream cheese. The cream cheese gives it a creamy consistency and makes it spreadable.
I made this for a ladies’ group tonight and I’m tempted to bring something else so I can hoard this by myself! It’s so, so good! I had plain and fig goat cheese on hand so I used those and added in a good portion of parsley and thyme and a pinch of sage and rosemary (Simon and Garfunkel knew what they were talking about!). I’m looking forward to having everyone try it tonight, but after I got it into the bowl I licked the spoon clean!
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What a great comment, Anne – you made me laugh! So glad you enjoyed this! Thanks for taking the time to let me know and leave a rating!
This whipped goat cheese turned out GREAT and was super easy to make! I tried whipped feta last year at Butcher and Bee Charleston and have been craving it ever since. Feta would be great too but you can’t beat the flavor of goat cheese. I added a little bit of lemon zest along with the juice which I think enhanced the flavor. I made this hours ahead of dinner which was nice so I could just pull it out of the fridge, give it a stir and put it on the table as an appetizer while I was preparing pork chops. I served it with rainbow carrots and torn up French bread. Will definitely be making this again!
Hi Noelle – thanks so much for letting me know you enjoyed it. And thanks for leaving a detailed comment – I think it helps other readers to see what people thought of the recipe and how they served it – I appreciate hearing from you!
Those photos have sold me, Geraldine.The vegetables look so fresh and a dip made in five minutes,Great.
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5 minute dips are the best! Thanks for leaving a rating!
I think I might qualify as a global cheese fan 🙂 I have never made whipped goat cheese though and your recipe is intriguing me. I love having serving ideas like this that are fuss free and perfect for company. Your GC toasts Geraldine… so delicious looking and with tomatoes being at their very peak right now I’m loving this idea (also noted the chilled white wine – yes!!). I like how you overcame the texture issue by combining the goat cheese with a creamier cheese – great idea. I hope you’ve been having a wonderful summer and that it’s not been too busy (or hot) for you. The fires of course have been heartbreaking.
Definitely give it a try, Kelly – it’s really delicious. And I’m agree – you definitely want fuss free when entertaining (and that glass of wine too)! The fires are awful this year – I’m afraid we’re going to have a really tough fall.
This looks fantastic, Geraldine! How perfect as an easy appetizer for parties. I make a white bean and goat cheese dip that is always a big hit, so I’m sure I would love this too. Have you had Ina Garten’s whipped feta dip? I bet you would really enjoy it!
You should share your white bean and goat cheese dip on your site, Julia – that sounds delicious! Hope all’s well with you!
I’ve whipped many cheeses but never goat. I love this idea for “dip”. GREG
Give goat cheese a try, Gregg – it’s delicious!
Okay – you just might make a goat cheese fan out of me… I wish I could say I love it like you do – I want to! Really, I do! I’m thinking maybe with the addition of cream cheese and all the other bright flavors you have going on – it just might do it!! Plus – who can resist those gorgeous tomatoes atop anything?! Wonderful recipe, my friend! 🙂
Ha, Annie – It took me a while to become a goat cheese fan – but now I just love it. You could try feta instead – that would work well.
Oh I’m with you, Geraldine – big fan of goat cheese here! Just looking at that yummy bread with cheese and tomatoes has made me so hungry. Good thing it’s almost time for dinner. I have never thought to whip it and adding garlic is just too perfect. Can’t wait to try this! Always love your fabulous recipes. Sharing 🙂
Thanks so much, Robyn. I’ve been eating this for breakfast every morning – it’s addictive. And thanks so much for sharing, I really appreciate it!
Yum, I love whipped goat cheese and have so many fresh herbs I can add to it! Gorgeous tomatoes!
Thanks so much, Karen!
What a wonderful idea! This looks so great with those beautiful tomatoes! Thanks for a wonderful recipe!
Thanks so much, Kathy!
This looks just too delicious!!! I love how you added the cream cheese in there. Sounds like the perfect warm-weather dip! xoxo
Thanks so much, Rebecca – this is definitely perfect for a night out on the deck enjoying the warm summer evenings!
Ohhh I am SO with you in your love of Goat Cheese! It’s just so creamy and dreamy, right!? LOVE this whipped goat cheese! I could totally just eat this by the spoonful, but I’m willing to bet it makes the perfect spread or dip! Plus I love how quick and easy this is! I need a gallon of this deliciousness! Cheers, friend!
Haha – I was totally eating this up with a spoon, Cheyanne – I keep going into the fridge to take a little taste!
Oh my goodness!! Those big juicy tomatoes on top of that whipped cheese…. sublime! I needed this Geraldine. I forget how delicious and easy whippin up a batch is.. but love how you’ve added cream cheese to take it up a notch! Tomatoes are sooo good right now too. I’m looking forward to whippin this one up!
Thanks, Traci – I had a slow start with tomatoes this year but now they are looking great. They are sooo good served over the whipped goat cheese – I’ve been eating for breakfast every morning – also adding some sliced cucumbers too.
I just love this whipped goat cheese Geraldine! I’m always looking for new dip recipes for the bevy of fresh veggies during the summer! Getting this one on the menu ASAP!
Thanks so much, Mary Ann – it’s the perfect addition to all the great summer veggies at the market right now.