Description
This Whipped Goat Cheese recipe combines creamy goat and cream cheese whipped to perfection, topped with savory melty cherry tomatoes and shallots cooked in garlic-infused olive oil. Finished with crispy garlic chips, fresh basil, a drizzle of honey, lemon zest, flaky salt, and a touch of crushed red pepper, it’s a flavorful, elegant appetizer or spread.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Base
- 4 oz goat cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese
- Pinch of salt
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 5 cloves garlic
- 2 shallots, sliced
Other Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil (or enough to cover about 1 inch of your pan)
- Crushed red peppers, to taste
- Basil, to taste
- Honey, for drizzling
- Lemon zest, for garnish
- Flaky salt, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the Garlic: Slice the garlic cloves very thin. Preheat a pan over medium heat with olive oil for 1 minute. Add the garlic slices and reduce heat to medium-low. Fry the garlic gently until they turn a pale golden color, being careful not to burn them, as burnt garlic will taste bitter.
- Prepare the Tomatoes: Poke a small hole in each cherry tomato to prevent them from bursting when eaten and to ensure easy cooking.
- Cook Cherry Tomatoes and Shallots: Remove the garlic chips from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain. In the same garlic-infused oil, add the sliced shallots and cherry tomatoes. Cook over low heat until the shallots and tomatoes become soft and melty, about 10 minutes.
- Whip the Cheeses: In a mixing bowl, whip together the goat cheese and cream cheese with a pinch of salt until smooth and fluffy.
- Assemble the Dish: Spread the whipped cheese mixture onto a serving plate evenly. Spoon the melty tomatoes and shallots on top, scatter the crispy garlic chips, then drizzle honey over everything. Garnish with fresh basil, lemon zest, flaky salt, and crushed red peppers to taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh basil for the best flavor contrast.
- Be careful not to burn the garlic; keep the heat low once added.
- Poking holes in tomatoes allows steam to escape and prevents mouth burns.
- This dish is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Pair with toasted baguette slices or crackers for a delicious appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: whipped goat cheese, goat cheese dip, cherry tomatoes, garlic chips, appetizer, creamy cheese spread
