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Creamy Whipped Goat Cheese Dip with Honey and Herbs

In this recipe the rich goat cheese is whipped together to create a beautiful texture and combined with raw honey and fresh sage, then garnished with sliced almonds and a few grilled pears. It comes together in just a few minutes, and it will no doubt impress your guests.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Assemly Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 10.5 oz Goat Cheese Log
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tbsp Sage (or fresh herb of your choice) chopped
  • 1/4 cup Sliced Almonds optional
  • 1/2 Pear, sliced and grilled optional

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Serving Bowl or Platter
  • Food Processor (or hand mixer)
  • spatula
  • Measuring spoon
  • Knife

Instructions
 

  1. On your cutting board, chop the sage or the fresh herb you're using. 
  2. Place the goat cheese log, honey and the sage into the bowl of a food processor. 
  3. Process on high speed until combined and creamy, about 3-4 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides.
  4. Transfer the cheese mixture from the food processor to a serving bowl.
  5. Smooth out the top with your spatula. Garnish with sliced almonds and a few pieces of grilled pear and serve with toasted crostini bread. 

Notes

  • If the mixture becomes too soft, I like to pop it in the refrigerator for a few minutes before serving. Be careful not to chill it so much that it gets stiff. The dip is best served at room temperature or slightly chilled. 
  • If the cheese mixture is too stiff, try adding just a touch of milk or olive oil to loosen it up. But be careful, it doesn't take much to make it too runny!