Whipped Goat Cheese
Bursting with bright lemon and earthy thyme, this whipped goat cheese makes for a really quick appetizer that is ridiculously easy to prepare. It is also a fabulously versatile recipe. Swap in a drizzle of honey for the lemon and you get an irresistibly sweet and salty version that feels just right for a dessert course. Substitute some basil for the thyme and your appetizer spread suddenly tastes like summer. Choose your own adventure...when it comes to whipped goat cheese, the result is practically sure to be wonderful.
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces soft goat cheese (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme chopped
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 clove garlic finely minced or grated
- 2 to 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- few grinds freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place the goat cheese in a medium bowl and add the heavy whipping cream. Whisk until incorporated and the mixture is creamy.
- In a small bowl, combine the thyme, lemon zest, and garlic. Season with black pepper and mix everything together.
- Add half of the thyme mixture to the goat cheese and whisk until it is distributed throughout.
- Combine the olive oil with the remaining half of the thyme mixture.
- Transfer the whipped goat cheese to a small serving bowl. Spoon the olive oil and thyme mixture over the top.
- Serve the whipped goat cheese with your favorite crackers or crostini alongside.