Blueberry Goat Cheese

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe 

As the great Maira Kalman said, “Everyone I know is looking for solace, hope, and a tasty snack.” With this easy copycat recipe for Trader Joe’s blueberry goat cheese, we’ve covered at least one of those bases!

This spreadable goat cheese with blueberry is both a pleasure to eat and a visual delight as a delicious appetizer. Technicolor swirls of purple-blue make it look like a tie-dye masterpiece! Not only is it prettier than rolling in blueberries as they do at TJ’s, but it’s also less expensive to boot.

When spread on crunchy thin toasts, topped with dainty fresh thyme leaves, and drizzled with hot honey sauce, this ridiculously simple blueberry cheese becomes so much more than the sum of its parts. 

Equal parts sweet, tart, creamy, and tangy, the blueberry chevre is perfect for pairing with my blueberry macarons with blueberry frosting,  blueberry black currant cocktails and a night filled with friends. Extra goat cheese on hand? Try my whipped goat cheese recipe!

🍴Ingredients

Making a gorgeous appetizer spread couldn’t be any easier. Here’s what you’ll need to make my blueberry goat cheese snacks:

• Blueberry Jam - Feel free to use your favorite store-bought brand, or make your own tangy goat cheese. I prefer blueberry compote blends with visible bits of sweet blueberries and no corn syrup, like Bonne Maman.
• Goat Cheese Log - Sometimes sold as “chevre,” look for the kind that is sold in logs. In a pinch, you can swap in cream cheese or fromage blanc for creamy goat cheese, though you’ll miss out on the unmistakable tangy flavor of the goat milk.
• Fresh Thyme - I always find a bundle of fresh thyme in the produce section of my grocery store. Save yourself some money in the long-term and grow your own thyme in a pot indoors; it’s really quite easy! In a pinch, you can use about a teaspoon of dried thyme to swirl into the blueberry goat cheese mixture, but you’ll miss out on the dainty appearance of the fresh herbs as garnish.
• Crackers - Any crackers will do, but I’m partial to the thin, crisp ones that are studded with fruits and nuts. The crackers pictured are Raincoast Crisps - check out my guide for picking out the best crackers for your charcuterie board for more ideas!
• Honey - If possible, source your sweet honey locally. Not only will the flavor be vastly superior to mass-produced honey, but you’ll also be helping to support your local pollinators! In a pinch you can use a touch of maple syrup.
• Flaky Salt - I’m partial to the prism-shaped pyramids Maldon offers, but you can use any finishing salt you please. Pro Tip: If you’re looking for more of a sweet finish, try using vanilla salt!

⏲️ Substitutions & Variations

• Create a shape with your homemade creation! Use an offset spatula to create a blueberry goat cheese log or make a cheese ball to serve as a perfect appetizer.
• Add vanilla extract, paste, powder, or even finishing salt. Did you say blueberry vanilla goat cheese? I’ll be right over.
• Swap in another fruit spread. Goat’s cheese plays nicely with just about any fruit, from fig to strawberry to apricot. Perhaps try this flavored goat cheese recipe with my homemade plum jam, apricot preserves or strawberry rhubarb jam!
• Stuff it into crepes... Who says cheese can’t be served for breakfast? Not me.
• …or grilled cheese sandwiches. Layer some of this blueberry goat cheese and honey between slices of fresh brioche for a savory-sweet snack in your cheese sandwich that’ll rock your world.
• Or swipe it on your morning bagels. Enough said.

⚒️ Equipment

You honestly don’t need more than a bowl and a regular spoon to mix up this easy blueberry goat cheese appetizer - no hand mixer or food processor needed! However, if you’re feeling fancy (I usually am), I suggest investing in:

• A pretty serving tray or cheese board to display your gorgeous lavender-blue swirled cheese toasts.
• A soft cheese knife for your guests to help themselves.
• A honey dipper, because they’re not only adorable but are also perfect for drizzling the exact right amount of honey.

📖 Step by Step Instructions

Step 1: Add Blueberry Goat Cheese into the softened goat cheese in a mixing bowl

Step 2: Mix the blueberry jam and goats cheese together in a small bowl with the back of a spoon.

Step 3: Add thyme into the goat cheese, then add blueberry goat's cheese to your favorite crackers and drizzle with honey.

Step 4: Garnish & Serve. Finally, add a pinch of thyme and flaky salt before enjoying!

👩🏻‍🍳 Expert Tips

Of all the recipes on the blog, I’m not sure that there are any that beat this blueberry goat cheese in terms of ease and simplicity. That said, I do have a few tricks up my sleeve:

• Make sure your goat’s cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing. If you forgot it in the fridge until the last minute, feel free to zap it in the microwave in 10-second bursts until it is soft enough to stir.
• Feel free to work ahead. This blueberry chevre spread should last for up to 10 days if covered in the refrigerator, or up to 3 months if frozen in an airtight container.

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