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Transform a handful of ingredients into a warm, crowd-pleasing dish. Whipped goat cheese meets cream cheese for a creamy texture, sweetened with honey and garlic's depth. As it bakes, it turns soft and golden, enhanced with fresh herbs. Serve with crisp veggies or toasted slices for a starter that's unforgettable. The tangy-sweet balance of goat cheese and honey makes this dish hard to resist, while cream cheese gives it smoothness perfect for spreading or dipping.
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Updated on Tue, 15 Apr 2025 20:54:09 GMT
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Need a trick for hosting unexpected visitors or planning a fancy dinner? I keep some foolproof, wow-factor recipes ready to go. My top pick that always gets compliments is this ultra-creamy Baked Goat Cheese. I first tried something similar at a local eatery and tweaked it until it became a must-have at my place.

The Wonder of Warm Goat Cheese

This Baked Goat Cheese shows how simple ingredients can create amazing flavors. It blends the tangy creaminess of goat cheese with sweet honey and punchy garlic, all warmed up in just minutes. It's perfect when friends drop by unexpectedly or when you want to dazzle dinner guests without spending forever in the kitchen.

What Makes This Dish Special

  • Super Fast: You'll have this ready in no time, letting you hang out with your guests instead of cooking.
  • Easy to Tweak: Make it sweeter or spicier depending on what you're in the mood for.
  • Goes with Everything: Scoop it up with chunks of sourdough, crispy crostini, warm pita, fresh veggies, or even fruits.
  • Looks Fancy: The honey-drizzled golden top makes everyone grab their phones for pictures before digging in.

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces goat cheese
  • 2 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon honey, plus 2 teaspoons more for drizzling, divided
  • 1 small-to-medium garlic clove, cut into several pieces
  • ¼ teaspoon fine salt
  • 10 twists of freshly ground black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
  • For serving: Crusty sourdough, crostini, toasted pita wedges, berries, olives or tapenade, etc.

Preparation

1. Get Your Oven Hot
Turn your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and put a rack in the top third. This will make sure your cheese gets warm and slightly firm while baking.
2. Mix Everything Up
Throw the goat cheese, cream cheese, 1 tablespoon honey, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if you want) into a food processor. Run it for about 2 minutes until it looks fluffy, stopping to push down the sides when needed. It'll clump up at first but will smooth out eventually.
3. Check the Taste
Try a bit and see if you like it. Want more kick? Add extra red pepper. Need it sweeter? Put in more honey. Don't worry too much though, since you'll be adding more honey on top later.
4. Pop It in the Oven
Pour the cheese mix into a small oven-safe dish that holds about 3-4 cups. A little cast iron pan or a small Pyrex dish works great. Drizzle some honey over the top and bake for 13 to 15 minutes until it looks slightly golden.
5. Cool and Enjoy
Let it sit for at least five minutes after taking it out. Add one more honey drizzle right before everyone digs in.

Serving Ideas

  • Bread Options: Cut up some crusty sourdough or thin toasted bread slices to scoop up the melty cheese.
  • Warm Pita: Toast some pita triangles for a different kind of dipper.
  • Crisp Produce: Baby carrots, small tomatoes, and seasonal berries offer a nice texture contrast.
  • Savory Add-ons: Put out some olives or olive spread for those who want extra flavor.
  • No Gluten Needed: Grab sturdy gluten-free crackers or thick-cut carrot sticks for anyone avoiding wheat.

Key Points

  • Extra Smooth: Adding cream cheese makes this way richer than using just goat cheese alone. The combo creates an irresistible silky texture everyone will love.
  • Quick Success: This dish proves that simple food can look fancy. It comes together fast, making it your best friend when you need something tasty in a hurry.
  • Works with Anything: The beauty here is that you can pair it with whatever you have on hand. Crunchy veggies, soft bread, sweet fruit—they all work great with this dip.
  • Make It Your Way: You can easily adjust how sweet or spicy you want it. This means it'll please pretty much anyone at your gathering.

Outcome of a Fantastic Dish

This Baked Goat Cheese isn't just a starter—it's a whole mood. It mixes tangy goat cheese with sweet honey and aromatic garlic for something that feels both cozy and fancy. Here's why it's so good:
  • Quick and Adaptable: This app fits any occasion from game day to anniversary dinner because it's fast to make and you can tweak the flavors.
  • Guest-Pleaser: Whether you're hosting your boss or your buddies, everyone gravitates toward this dish.
  • Flexible Serving: Enjoy it hot or just warm, with tons of different dippers, making it the star of any snack spread.

Baked Goat Cheese App

Savor warm goat cheese blended with cream cheese, honey, and roasted garlic. Ideal for dipping into with toasted bread or crisp veggies.

Prep Time
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Cook Time
20 Minutes
Total Time
20 Minutes
By: Mariana


Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: American

Yield: ~

Dietary: Low-Carb, Vegetarian

Ingredients

01 10 oz of goat cheese.
02 2 oz of cream cheese.
03 1 tablespoon honey, plus 2 teaspoons extra for topping (split).
04 1 small or medium garlic clove, chopped into chunks.
05 ¼ teaspoon of fine salt.
06 10 cranks on the pepper grinder.
07 ⅛ teaspoon red chili flakes for a bit of heat (optional).

Instructions

Step 01

Set your oven to 425°F and move an oven rack to sit in the top third.

Step 02

Throw the goat cheese, cream cheese, 1 tablespoon honey, chopped garlic, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes into a food processor.

Step 03

Blend until the texture turns soft and creamy, which might take 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides and bottom as needed. It'll clump at first, but keep going until it's smooth.

Step 04

Give it a taste. Add a pinch more chili flakes if you'd like it spicier or a bit more honey for sweetness.

Step 05

Spoon the cheese blend into a small ramekin or baking dish.

Step 06

Bake it for 15-20 minutes, or until it's heated through and slightly puffy.

Step 07

Once baked, pull it out and trickle the remaining 2 teaspoons of honey on top.

Step 08

Dig in while warm! Pair with items like toasted sourdough, crispy crostini, pita chips, sturdy crackers (gluten-free works too), fresh carrot slices, berries, tapenade, or olives.

Notes

  1. Blend easier: If possible, use ingredients that aren't right out of the fridge. It works quieter and smoother.
  2. No gluten? Swap regular bread or crackers with gluten-free choices.
  3. Make it yours: Add more or less honey and chili flakes based on your mood.

Tools You'll Need

  • An oven.
  • A food processor.
  • Small baking dish or ramekin.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Uses dairy.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: ~
  • Total Fat: ~
  • Total Carbohydrate: ~
  • Protein: ~