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Looking for a delicious and unique appetizer to wow your guests? This smooth whipped goat cheese dip with a vibrant pesto and stewed strawberry topper is the perfect blend of creamy, savoury, and sweet. I love to spoon it onto a sliced of a toasted baguette. It is so delightful!
It’s easy to make, looks appetizing on the table, and offers a delightful mix of flavours in every bite. Whether you’re hosting a casual get-together or a special celebration, this dip will be a hit and have everyone coming back for more. Check out another elegant appetizer that I love to make: Roasted Grape and Whipped Feta Appetizer.  It is so delicious and very fancy.
I love goat cheese and use it mostly on salads. I especially love Honey Goat Cheese which may be a little more challenging to find. If you are in Canada, you can find the honey goat cheese at Metro Grocery Stores.
Whipped Goat Cheese REcipe:
Here are the ingredeints that you will need to make this appetizer:
Ingredients:
For the Whipped Goat Cheese Dip:
- 8 oz goat cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the Pesto:
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup pine nuts (or walnuts)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1-2 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the Stewed Strawberry Topper:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
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Instructions:
Instructions:
1. Make the Whipped Goat Cheese Dip:
- In a food processor, combine the goat cheese, cream cheese, heavy cream, and olive oil.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and set aside.
2. Prepare the Pesto:
- In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and garlic cloves.
- Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped.
- With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the pesto is smooth and well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Set aside.
3. Prepare the Stewed Strawberry Topper:
- In a small saucepan, combine the strawberries, honey, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries are softened and the mixture is slightly thickened, about 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
4. Assemble the Dip:
- Spread the whipped goat cheese dip evenly in the serving bowl.
- Spoon the pesto over the center of the goat cheese dip.
- Add the stewed strawberries on top of the pesto.
5. Serve:
- Serve the dip with crackers, sliced baguette, or fresh vegetables.
- Enjoy the combination of the creamy goat cheese, fragrant pesto, and sweet-tart strawberries.
Let's Make it together!
Whipped Goat Cheese Dip with Pesto and Stewed Strawberry Topper
Ingredients
For the Whipped Goat Cheese Dip"
- 8 oz goat cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
For The Pesto
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup almonds or walnuts
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1-2 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
For The Stewed Strawberry Topper
- 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and quartered
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Make the Whipped Goat Cheese Dip:
- In a food processor, combine the goat cheese, cream cheese, heavy cream, and olive oil.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and set aside.
- Prepare the Pesto:
- In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and garlic cloves.
- Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped.
- With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the pesto is smooth and well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Set aside.
- Prepare the Stewed Strawberry Topper:
- In a small saucepan, combine the strawberries, honey, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries are softened and the mixture is slightly thickened, about 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Assemble the Dip:
- Spread the whipped goat cheese dip evenly in the serving bowl.
- Spoon the pesto over the center of the goat cheese dip.
- Add the stewed strawberries on top of the pesto.
- Serve:
- Serve the dip with crackers, sliced baguette, or fresh vegetables.
- Enjoy the combination of the creamy goat cheese, fragrant pesto, and sweet-tart strawberries.
Now its time to enjoy this sweet and savoury appetizer. Spoon a heaping portion of the whipped goat cheese over top of a toasted crostini and top with the pesto, and stewed strawberries. It is so heavenly!
I hope that you found this recipe to be a hit with your family and friends! I would love to hear from you. Drop me a line or comment and let me know what you think.
