Whipped Goat Cheese with Fresh Herbs

Name: Whipped Goat Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 10 oz Goat Cheese; 4 oz Cream Cheese; 1/4 tsp Salt; Zest of one Orange; 1 Tablespoon Fresh Herbs; Crackers, Fruit, Balsamic Glaze, Fig Jam, Honey and Flakey Sea Salt

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Impossibly light, creamy, and tangy, this easy recipe for Whipped Goat cheese is infinitely adaptable to whatever ingredients you have on hand. Make a batch to spruce up any cheese plate or sandwich recipe — you only need 5 ingredients and 5 minutes to create seriously craveable flavor!

Whipped goat cheese with fresh herbs in a bowl.

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About This Recipe
Ingredients & Substitutions
Equipment
How To Make Whipped Goat Cheese
Optional Variations
Expert Tips & Serving Suggestions
Frequently Asked Questions
More Recipes For Cheese Lovers
Whipped Goat Cheese

About 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 filling or a quick pasta sauce base. It’s equally at home on a cheese plate 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 whipped cheese on hand at all times because it will make just about everything you eat that much better.

Closeup of whipped goat cheese crackers with plums and fig jam.

Ingredients & Substitutions

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 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).

Goat cheese log, cream cheese, plums, fig jam and balsamic glaze on a countertop.

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- or stand-mixer to create a cheese spread, using a food processor fitted with a blade shortens the prep time considerably.

How To Make Whipped Goat Cheese

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

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

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

Goat cheese, cream cheese, rosemary, thyme and orange zest in a food processor.

Finished and whipped goat cheese in a food processor.

Plate of rain coast crackers topped with goat cheese.

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.
Add Honey. Honey whipped goat cheese? Who wouldn’t want that?!?
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!

Expert Tips & Serving Suggestions

This herbed whipped goat cheese can be served:

On a cheese or charcuterie board with crackers
As a pasta sauce, thinned out with some pasta cooking water
As fried cheese medallions for impressive salads
On toast, bagels, sandwiches, or wraps
With fresh fruit and veggies
As whipped goat cheese crostini

Cracked with goat cheese, a raspberry and balasamic glaze.

Crackers spread with whipped goat cheese and topped with fresh fruit.

Whipped goat cheese in a bowl with a small offset spatula.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best way to soften goat cheese?

I typically just take the goat cheese and cream cheese out of the fridge and set them on the countertop for a few hours before whipping them together. If you’re in a time-crunch, feel free to microwave it on about 30% power in 20-30 second increments until soft enough to leave a thumbprint.

How long does whipped goat cheese last in the fridge?

After whipping with fresh herbs, I’d say you should try to use it within 4-5 days. If you are using dried herbs, honey, or fruit preserves, it should last for about a week. You can also extend its shelf life by freezing in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

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