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Creamy Goat Cheese Dip

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This warm dip takes goat cheese and cream cheese and creates something wonderfully creamy. Enhanced with honey's sweetness, garlic's aroma, and fresh herbs, the mix is baked to perfection with caramelized edges. Pairs beautifully with toasted bread or crunchy vegetables and makes a fun, shareable snack that’s both elegant and comforting. The sweet and tangy flavors work together to keep everyone going back for more.
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Updated on Thu, 05 Jun 2025 12:55:08 GMT
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If friends swing by out of the blue or you plan something special, a handful of crowd-pleasing snacks can really save the day. One of my all-time favorites for these moments is this super creamy, packed-with-flavor baked goat cheese dish. I first tasted a version at a local spot, then made it my own at home. Now, it’s become a must in my kitchen every time company’s coming.

Irresistible Baked Goat Cheese

Packed with so much flavor and easy to toss together, this baked goat cheese brings together creamy cheese, sweet honey, and a bit of garlicky punch. Pop it in the oven for a few minutes and you’ve got a starter that looks fancy but takes hardly any effort. It’s awesome for those nights when folks drop in or if you just want to look like you spent ages in the kitchen.

Top Reasons You’ll Dig This

  • Super Fast This one comes together before you know it, leaving you free to hang out with your guests.
  • Make It Your Own Tweak the heat or sweetness until it’s just how you like it.
  • Lots of Ways to Serve Try it with pita chips, crostini, seeded crackers, veggie sticks, or fresh fruit—whatever’s handy.
  • Looks Awesome That shiny, honey-drizzled top makes an eye-catching treat that looks as good as it tastes.

What You’ll Need

  • 10 oz goat cheese
  • 2 oz cream cheese
  • 1 tbsp plus 2 tsp honey, split up for mixing and drizzling
  • 1 small or medium garlic clove, broken into pieces
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 10 grinds of black pepper
  • ⅛ tsp chili flakes, more or less if you want it spicier (totally optional)
  • To dip: Toasted pita, olives, crostini, fresh berries, sourdough, tapenade, or whatever you’re into

How To Make It

1. Set the Oven
Fire up your oven to 425°F. Put the rack up close to the top so your cheese gets a little golden without waiting too long.
2. Mix Up Everything
Toss goat cheese, cream cheese, a tablespoon of honey, the garlic chunks, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if you’re using them) into your food processor. Let it run for about 2 minutes—scrape the sides down if anything sticks. It’ll look clumpy at first but will get totally smooth.
3. Taste and Fine-Tune
Give it a taste. If you want more spice, shake in some extra chili flakes. Sweeter? Go ahead and add a bit more honey. Don’t forget, you’ll drizzle more honey on top after baking so don’t overdo it yet.
4. Bake It Up
Spoon all that cheesy mix into a small ovenproof dish (anything that holds about 3-4 cups works). I use a little cast iron pan or a Pyrex bowl. Drizzle a little honey over the top before baking. Bake it for 13 to 15 minutes—pull it when it looks lightly golden.
5. Cool Down and Serve
Let your hot dip sit for five minutes or so. Then finish with one last honey drizzle and bring out your favorite dippers.

Ways To Serve

  • Crostini or Sourdough Grab some good bread, slice it up, and let everyone dig in.
  • Pita Wedges Crunchy, toasted pita is perfect for scooping every bit.
  • Veggie Sticks or Fruit Try raw carrots, sweet cherry tomatoes, or fresh berries for something bright.
  • Olives or Tapenade If you like it salty, add a bowl of olives or a scoop of tapenade nearby.
  • Going Gluten-Free Thick-cut crackers or diagonally sliced carrots work great if you skip gluten.

What Makes It Stand Out

  • Extra Smooth Cream cheese is the secret trick that takes goat cheese from tangy and crumbly to total silky luxury here. This combo is dangerously good.
  • Low-Stress Don’t let the stunning finish fool you—it all comes together super fast and with barely any fuss.
  • Mix-and-Match You can pair this with just about anything—crunchy veggies if you like snap, chewy bread for comfort, or juicy fruit for something sweet.
  • Personal Touch Dial up the honey or sprinkle on more chili—whatever you and your crew are craving, you can change it up in a flash.

Outcome You’ll Remember

Baked goat cheese like this isn’t just another snack—it’s the kind of thing everyone talks about later. It’s got a mix of sweet honey, savory garlic, and that creamy, tangy cheese, all at once. Why is it so awesome?
  • Easy and Flexible Works just as well for relaxed snacks as it does for those big celebrations because you can throw it together fast and play with the flavors.
  • Guest-Approved Whenever friends are over, this is a total winner, guaranteed to make everyone happy.
  • Fits Any Spread Serve it hot or let it cool off a bit—it won’t disappoint. There are endless dipper options, so it slides right into any appetizer table.

Creamy Goat Cheese Dip

Enjoy a luscious goat cheese dip made with cream cheese, sweet honey, and garlic, all baked until golden. Serve it up with crusty bread or fresh veggies for dipping.

Prep Time
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Cook Time
20 Minutes
Total Time
20 Minutes
By: Alicia

Category: Appetizers

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: American

Yield: ~

Dietary: Low-Carb, Vegetarian

Ingredients

01 10 oz goat cheese.
02 2 oz cream cheese.
03 1 tablespoon honey (plus another 2 teaspoons, split for drizzling).
04 One small or medium garlic clove, chopped up.
05 ¼ tsp fine salt.
06 10 cracks of freshly ground black pepper.
07 ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional, to your liking).

Instructions

Step 01

Set your oven to 425°F and arrange a rack closer to the top of the oven.

Step 02

Toss the goat cheese, cream cheese, garlic, 1 tablespoon of honey, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (optional) into a food processor.

Step 03

Run the processor until everything's mixed nicely and the texture is whipped and airy, about 2 minutes. Scrape the sides and bottom a few times if needed. It'll clump up at first but then smooth out.

Step 04

Try a little of the mixture and tweak it to your taste. Add a touch more honey for sweetness or some extra red pepper flakes if you'd like more heat.

Step 05

Scoop the cheese blend into a small dish or ramekin.

Step 06

Cook for 15-20 minutes in your preheated oven, until the cheese is heated through and slightly fluffed up.

Step 07

Once out, pour the remaining 2 teaspoons of honey over the hot cheese.

Step 08

Pair the warm cheese with something for dipping—try toasted bread slices, crostini, pita wedges, sturdy crackers (gluten-free works too!), sliced carrots, berries, tapenade, or olives for extra flavor!

Notes

  1. Starting with room temp ingredients: It's easier and quieter to blend everything when it's not straight from the fridge.
  2. Gluten-free choice: Use gluten-free crackers or bread for serving.
  3. Personalize: Play with the honey and red pepper amounts to suit your flavor cravings.

Tools You'll Need

  • Oven.
  • Food processor.
  • Small dish or ramekin.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains dairy.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: ~
  • Total Fat: ~
  • Total Carbohydrate: ~
  • Protein: ~