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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

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.

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