Whipped Hot Honey Goat Cheese

Introducing the dip that broke our test kitchen: Whipped Hot Honey Goat Cheese. Creamy, dreamy, and dangerously good! Pita chips? Potato chips? A spoon straight to the bowl? No judgment here. Made with goat cheese, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and L&B Hot Honey, it’s warm, toasty, and just sweet enough to keep you dipping (and double-dipping). Perfect for winter — or really any time you need a cheese hug.

SERVINGS

6-8

PREP TIME

20 min

COOK TIME

30 min

Ingredients

  • 1
    tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 10
    ounces Chèvre goat cheese, room temperature
  • 4
    ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • ¼
    cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2
    tablespoons L&B Hot Honey, plus more for drizzling
  • 1
    garlic clove, grated
  • ¼
    tsp kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ½
    cup drained, medium-diced roasted red peppers
  • 1
    teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • ¼
    cup toasted, chopped walnuts
  • 2
    tablespoons minced chives
  • Flaky salt, for garnish
  • Crackers, for serving
  • Bread, for serving
  • Assorted vegetables, for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat oven to 400 F. Drizzle a 6” cast iron skillet with 1 Tbsp of the extra virgin olive oil and place it in the oven to warm

  2. 2

    In a food processor, combine the goat cheese, cream cheese, grated Parmesan, hot honey, garlic clove, salt, and black pepper to taste. Pulse until well combined and smooth.

  3. 3

    Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and swirl it to evenly coat the bottom and sides with the olive oil.

  4. 4

    Transfer the goat cheese dip to the skillet, spread it in an even layer, and bake until warmed through, 15 minutes.

  5. 5

    In a small bowl, toss together the roasted red peppers, apple cider vinegar, and remaining 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil.

  6. 6

    Garnish the dip with the roasted red peppers, toasted walnuts, and chives. Drizzle with hot honey and garnish with flaky salt. Serve warm with crackers, bread, and assorted crudités.