Whipped Goat Cheese with Fresh Herbs

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe 

When it comes to cheese, it’s hard for me to play favorites. From briny feta to barnyardy blue, salty queso fresco to nutty parmesan, I simply love them all. That said, tangy, creamy goat cheese is easily a top contender for cheesy superlatives — it’s perfect for sweet and savory recipes, making it one of my most used dairy products. 

When combined with mild cream cheese and a bevvy of fresh herbs, plain chevre is elevated into a superbly versatile new iteration. This savory whipped goat cheese dip doubles as a spread for a sandwich, an omelet or savory egg bite filling or a quick pasta sauce base. It’s equally at home on a cheese plate stuffed into olives as it is on a burger. In short, it’s basically cheesy perfection.

Made with just 4 basic ingredients, this whipped goat cheese “recipe” is really more of a template for you to experiment with. Play with different combinations of herbs and spices, take it in a sweet direction with fruit preserves or honey, or keep it simple with nothing more than salt & pepper. 

No matter how you make it, one thing is certain: you’re going to want to keep the ingredients for this creamy whipped goat cheese on hand at all times because it will make just about everything you eat that much better.

🍴Ingredients

As promised, you don’t need much to make this tangy whipped cream cheese & chevre spread. Here’s what to grab:

• Goat Cheese - A small log of fresh, soft goat cheese can easily be stretched with the addition of cream cheese, making your cheese plate a little more budget-friendly. Feel free to experiment with flavored goat cheeses, too!
• Cream Cheese - Full-fat dairy always tastes best. Feel free to swap in slightly lighter Neufchatel cheese or spreadable farmer’s cheese instead.
• Salt - A touch of salt will wake up the cheese spread, whether you take it in a sweet or savory direction.
• Fresh Herbs & Orange Zest - Any number of fresh or dried herbs and spices can be used here. Experiment with different flavor combinations depending on how you’ll be serving it (e.g. basil & oregano for Italian vibes, tarragon for pairing with berries, or hearty herbs like rosemary to stand up to rich winter dishes).

Optional Variations

While I think my simple whipped goat cheese is perfect for most situations, there are plenty of ways to customize it to your liking. Here are a few variations to consider:

• Add Fruit. Berry preserves can be swirled into this soft cheese spread to make blueberry goat cheese, cranberry goat cheese (maybe add some cinnamon & ginger!), or blackberry goat cheese that would be delightful on your morning bagel or as a sweet addition to your cheese plate for party appetizers. 
• Add a little Honey. Hot Honey whipped goat cheese as a creamy dip? Who wouldn’t want that added to your cheese board?!?
• Fry It. After whipping the cheese into a uniform spread, reshape it into a log and chill until firm. Slice off rounds, then use a 3- stage standard breading (flour, egg, and breadcrumb) before pan frying to golden perfection. These melty medallions make for a lovely addition to any salad or as your goat cheese appetizer!
• Add additional ingredients such as fresh thyme, black pepper, savory bacon, fresh rosemary, fresh basil, red pepper flakes, lemon zest and a garlic clove are just a few options to consider!

⚒️ Equipment

You only need one piece of equipment to make the lightest, creamiest, most spreadable whipped goat cheese around. Here’s what to grab:

• Food Processor - While you can easily use a hand mixer or stand-mixer to create a cheese spread, using a food processor fitted with a blade shortens the prep time considerably.

📖 Step by Step Instructions

This delightful cheese spread comes together with almost no fuss. Here’s how it’s done:

Step 1: Pulse all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor until creamy. Make sure the cheese is at room temperature to allow the cheese to come to a creamy texture. 

Step 2: Serve the creamy spread with crackers, a drizzle of balsamic glaze, or a touch of fig jam before topping with flakey sea salt. Enjoy!

Step 1: Pulse all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor until creamy.

Step 2: Pause to scrape down the sides of the food processor, and continue pulsing to a creamy texture. 

Step 3: Spread the whipped cheese on the crackers of your choice on a plate or serving platter.

Step 4: Serve the creamy spread with crackers, a drizzle of balsamic glaze, or a touch of fig jam before topping with flakey sea salt. Enjoy!

👩🏻‍🍳 Expert Tips & Serving Suggestions

The simple recipe for this herbed whipped goat cheese can be served:

• On a cheese or charcuterie board with crackers served in a shallow bowl or a small bowl. Check out my guide for picking out the best crackers for your charcuterie board for more ideas!
• As an addition to boursin pasta sauce, thinned out with some pasta cooking water
• As fried cheese medallions for impressive salads
• On toast with eggs, bagels, sandwiches, or summer wraps
• With fresh fruit, dried fruit and fresh veggies next to a side of pita chips
• Smeared on top of Millionaire deviled eggs or pickled quail eggs.
• As a whipped goat cheese crostini with caramelized onions or roasted garlic for a delicious appetizer

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