Description
Indulgent Creamy Whipped Goat Cheese blends tangy elegance with silky smoothness. Served with crusty bread or fresh vegetables, this simple yet luxurious spread promises delightful moments of culinary pleasure for you.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) goat cheese, softened
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) garlic powder
Seasoning:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Optional Garnishes:
- Fresh herbs
- Honey
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Ensure goat cheese and cream cheese are at room temperature for optimal blending.
- Place softened cheeses and heavy cream into a spacious mixing bowl.
- Utilize an electric mixer, gradually increasing speed to medium for smooth incorporation.
- Whip the mixture continuously until achieving a light, airy, and creamy consistency.
- Introduce olive oil, garlic powder, freshly squeezed lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the whipped cheese.
- Blend thoroughly, ensuring all seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Pause and sample the cheese spread, carefully adjusting seasonings to personal taste preferences.
- Consider enhancing flavor complexity by folding in optional garnishes like finely chopped fresh herbs or a delicate honey drizzle.
- Transfer the whipped goat cheese to an elegant serving dish, creating gentle swirls with the back of a spoon.
- Artfully garnish if desired, and present alongside crisp artisan bread, gourmet crackers, or vibrant raw vegetable sticks for an inviting appetizer.
Notes
- Achieve ultra-smooth texture by ensuring goat cheese and cream cheese are completely softened at room temperature before mixing.
- Prevent lumpy consistency by gradually adding heavy cream while whipping, which helps create a lighter, more spreadable dip.
- Customize flavor profile by experimenting with different fresh herbs like chives, dill, or thyme for unique taste variations.
- Make dairy-free alternative by substituting goat and cream cheese with plant-based cream cheese and coconut cream for similar creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg