How to make a goat cheese dip?

Start by softening goat cheese and blending it with cream cheese or yogurt, olive oil, salt, and herbs. Whip until smooth and top with sweet or savory ingredients like roasted grapes or garlic.

What mixes well with goat cheese?

Fresh herbs (like rosemary and thyme), fruits (like figs, grapes, apples), honey, balsamic glaze, and nuts are all great pairings with goat cheese.

What sauce pairs with goat cheese?

Hot honey, fig jam, balsamic glaze, and chili oil all work beautifully. Each enhances goat cheese’s tang while adding depth and contrast.

Does goat cheese melt well?

Goat cheese softens when heated but doesn’t melt like cheddar. It’s ideal for warm dips, spreads, and baked appetizers where you want a creamy, structured texture.

Whipped Goat Cheese Dip – Best Warm Recipe with Grapes (2025)

Name: Whipped Goat Cheese Dip: The Ultimate Warm Recipe with Roasted Grapes & Rosemary
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz goat cheese (soft, room temp); 2 oz cream cheese or 1/4 cup Greek yogurt; 1½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tsp fresh rosemary, minced; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1½ cups red seedless grapes; 1 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp olive oil (for grapes); 1/2 tsp chopped rosemary (for grapes); Black pepper (to taste); Toasted crostini or crackers (for serving)

Description

This whipped goat cheese dip with roasted grapes and rosemary offers a rich, creamy, and tangy appetizer perfect for any gathering. Serve it warm with toasted bread or crackers.

Ingredients

8 oz goat cheese (soft, room temp)

2 oz cream cheese or 1/4 cup Greek yogurt

1½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp fresh rosemary, minced

1/2 tsp sea salt

1½ cups red seedless grapes

1 tbsp honey

1 tbsp olive oil (for grapes)

1/2 tsp chopped rosemary (for grapes)

Black pepper (to taste)

Toasted crostini or crackers (for serving)

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Instructions

1. Let goat cheese and cream cheese reach room temperature.

2. Add goat cheese, cream cheese, olive oil, rosemary, and salt to a food processor.

3. Whip until smooth and fluffy.

4. Preheat oven to 400°F.

5. Toss grapes with honey, olive oil, and rosemary.

6. Roast grapes for 15–20 minutes until they blister.

7. Spoon the whipped cheese into a dish.

8. Top with warm roasted grapes.

9. Garnish with rosemary and black pepper.

10. Serve warm with crostini or crackers.

Notes

For a sweeter dip, drizzle extra honey before serving.

You can replace grapes with figs or pomegranate seeds for variation.

Use a hand mixer if a food processor isn’t available.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Whipped & Roasted
Cuisine: American