August 7, 2016

Whipped Goat Cheese

Name: Whipped Goat Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 6
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

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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.

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. Just add a few tablespoons of the goat cheese mixture and spread it over the bread – I love it’s tangy taste and smooth, creamy texture.

I love to serve it on sourdough toast or crostini topped with ripe summer tomatoes and a sprinkle of sea salt and fresh herbs.

I love the savory flavor of goat cheese but if you have a sweet tooth try adding a drizzle of honey to the mixture – just a tablespoon or so will do.

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 into the goat cheese mixture and you are ready to serve.
Add to a bowl or dish 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 or let it rest at room temperature for a 15 minutes 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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