Creamy Goat Cheese Dip (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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10 oz goat cheese.
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2 oz cream cheese.
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1 tablespoon honey (plus another 2 teaspoons, split for drizzling).
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One small or medium garlic clove, chopped up.
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¼ tsp fine salt.
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10 cracks of freshly ground black pepper.
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⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional, to your liking).
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 425°F and arrange a rack closer to the top of the oven.
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Toss the goat cheese, cream cheese, garlic, 1 tablespoon of honey, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (optional) into a food processor.
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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.
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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.
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Scoop the cheese blend into a small dish or ramekin.
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Cook for 15-20 minutes in your preheated oven, until the cheese is heated through and slightly fluffed up.
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Once out, pour the remaining 2 teaspoons of honey over the hot cheese.
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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:
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Starting with room temp ingredients: It's easier and quieter to blend everything when it's not straight from the fridge.
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Gluten-free choice: Use gluten-free crackers or bread for serving.
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Personalize: Play with the honey and red pepper amounts to suit your flavor cravings.