Whipped Goat Cheese
This whipped goat cheese is topped with crispy sage for a simple but incredibly delicious appetizer! Use it as a spread on your charcuterie board or serve it with veggies and crackers for a tasty snack.
I’ve been on a bit of a goat cheese kick and after making goat cheese flatbread and goat cheese pasta, I started thinking about other ways I could use this tasty cheese. Since I love whipped ricotta, I thought I’d give whipped goat cheese a try. It was so delicious and the crispy sage took it to the next level! If you don’t have any fresh sage, don’t worry. This whipped goat cheese is still flavorful and tasty without the sage.
Ingredients
- Goat cheese– I recommend using a log of goat cheese instead of crumbled goat cheese. Crumbled cheese has anti-caking agents that can make the dip less creamy. Plain goat cheese works great in this recipe, but you could use herbed goat cheese for a different flavor.
- Cream cheese– A little cream cheese is the secret to this dip. It makes the goat cheese extra creamy. It also tames the tanginess of the goat cheese.
- Garlic powder– A pinch of garlic powder enhances the flavor, without adding the bite that raw garlic can have.
- Lemon juice– This brightens the overall flavor of the dip.
- Sage– The crispy sage is optional, but I think it adds a lovely depth of flavor to the recipe.
- Butter– A bit of butter helps bring out the flavor of the sage and makes it nice and crispy as a topping.
How to Make Whipped Goat Cheese with Crispy Sage
the sage is crispy.
Tips & Tricks
I used a small food processor, which makes it easier to blend. If you don’t have a small food processor, you can put the ingredients in a small bowl and use a hand mixer to combine. If you need to use a large food processor, consider doubling the recipe. A larger amount will be easier to blend. If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a hand mixer or stand mixer. When the cream cheese is at room temperature, it’s much easier to mix.
What to Serve with Goat Cheese
This whipped goat cheese is delicious with crackers but you can also serve it with vegetables like bell peppers, cucumbers, or carrots. You can also enjoy it with pita bread, whole wheat flatbread, or naan. This whipped goat cheese also makes a delicious sandwich spread.
More Goat Cheese Recipes
- Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Pizza
- Baked Goat Cheese Dip
- Tomato Goat Cheese Pasta
- Vegetable Goat Cheese Flatbread
Whipped Goat Cheese
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Snack
- Method: Food Processor
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This whipped goat cheese is topped with crispy sage for a simple but incredibly delicious appetizer! Use it as a spread on your charcuterie board or serve it with veggies and crackers for a tasty snack.
Ingredients
Whipped Goat Cheese
- 4oz goat cheese
- 2oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried dill
Crispy Sage Topping (optional)
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 6 large sage leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Add goat cheese, cream cheese, lemon juice, garlic powder, and dill to a small food processor.
- Blend until smooth. (If you do not have a small food processor, you can blend in a small bowl with a hand mixer.)
- In a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the chopped sage and cook for 3-4 minutes until the sage is slightly darker in color.
- Transfer the sage to a paper towel to absorb excess butter.
- Sprinkle the sage on top of the whipped goat cheese and serve.
You mention salt in the video but don’t in the recipe card so should we, ultimately, add it? And if yes, which kind is better for this recipe, sea one or fine table one?
Sorry about that! I would add salt to taste at the end but it really depends on the type of goat cheese you’re using. Regular table salt is fine.
Thank you for the answer, it was helpful!