Elevate Your Cheese Game with Whipped Goat Cheese

Imagine a spread so creamy, so tangy, and so versatile that it becomes the star of any gathering. Welcome to the world of whipped goat cheese—a delightful twist on a classic cheese that promises to elevate your culinary repertoire. Whether you're curating an impressive cheese board, crafting a light and flavorful appetizer, or looking for a crowd-pleasing dip, whipped goat cheese is your go-to solution.

This delectable treat starts with rich, creamy goat cheese, whipped to perfection with a hint of cream cheese for added smoothness. The magic lies in the blend of aromatic herbs—think chives, tarragon, parsley, and thyme—that infuse each bite with layers of fresh, vibrant flavor. Served with an assortment of crackers, sliced baguette, crisp vegetables, or even as a spread on sandwiches, whipped goat cheese is the perfect addition to any occasion. Get ready to impress your guests with a dish that's as easy to prepare as it is delicious!

Whipped Goat Cheese Photo By: The Cozy Apron

Whipped Goat Cheese

Recipe from The Cozy Apron

Prep/ Total Time: 10 Minutes (does not include chill time)

Serves: 11 servings

Ingredients:

• 16 ounces goat cheese (plain), softened to room temperature

• ¾ cup whipped cream cheese, softened to room temperature

• 1 ½ teaspoons finely minced chives, plus extra for garnish

• 1 ½ teaspoons finely minced tarragon, plus extra for garnish

• 1 ½ teaspoons finely minced parsley, plus extra for garnish

• ¾ teaspoon thyme leaves, plus extra for garnish

• Salt

• Freshly cracked black pepper

• Crackers and/or veggies, to accompany

Preparation:

1. Begin by gathering and prepping all of your ingredients according to the ingredient list above to have ready and organized for use.

2. Add the room temp goat cheese and whipped cream cheese to the bowl of a food processor, and process for about 2 to 3 minutes, or until light, fluffy, and well-blended.

3. Using a small rubber spatula, spoon the cheese mixture into a large bowl, and sprinkle in the 1 ½ teaspoons each of minced chives, tarragon and parsley, plus the thyme leaves, and fold together to thoroughly combine. Add a couple of good pinches of salt and cracked black pepper, to taste.

4. Serve immediately, or if making ahead, cover the whipped goat cheese with plastic wrap, and chill.

5. Remove the whipped goat cheese from the fridge about 30 minutes to 1 hour before you're ready to serve it (longer if your kitchen is cold), to allow for it to come to room temp. Then, using a spoon, gently stir and re-whip it to soften it up a bit, and spoon it onto a platter or into a serving bowl.

6. Top with a bit of extra chives, thyme, tarragon, and/or parsley, and serve with crackers and/or veggies.