Baked Goat Cheese Dip
This Baked Goat Cheese Dip combines a tangy, bubbly goat cheese mixture with sweet fig jam and crunchy nuts. This five ingredient appetizer is the perfect combination of sweet and savory – and we’re obsessed!
Warm Goat Cheese Dip
Once again, I’ve recreated a dish we had at a restaurant. This time it was at a really fun brewery we went to after a long bike ride on our Anniversary Trip to Banff! We were exhausted, hungry, thirsty, and in the mood for something different.
Enter…warm goat cheese dip with fig jam and nuts! We were in heaven as we perched on stools overlooking the mountains – good beer, yummy dip, and even better company!
Why This Recipe Works:
- SIMPLE TO MAKE – You’ll need just five simple ingredients for this delicious appetizer. Easy peasy and absolutely no fuss.
- SWEET AND SAVORY – The goat cheese base is savory and well balanced when you swirl in that sweet fig jam. Feel free to use any jam – it’s good with other flavors too.
- IMPRESSIVE FOR GUESTS – This baked goat cheese dip is not only delicious, it’s pretty to look at with those swirls of fig jam and chopped nuts. Great for a Friday happy hour, game day, or a party during the holiday season.
- ADD IT TO A CHEESE PLATTER – Feel free to add this creamy dip to a cheese platter. A perfect holiday appetizer!
Ingredients Used for Baked Goat Cheese Dip Recipe:
- Plain Goat Cheese – I recommend using a log of goat cheese for this dip. The log is softer and creamier, so it melts smoothly into a spreadable texture when baked, while crumbles tend to stay drier and don’t blend together as well.
- Cream Cheese – Use a block of cream cheese for best results. While we used a light version, full-fat is also a great choice.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil – The olive oil adds a silky richness to the dip and helps everything melt more smoothly instead of drying out.
- Fig Jam – Fig jam is generally easy to find, especially in well-stocked grocery stores.
- Nuts – Use any combo of nuts for a crunchy topping. You can also toast them for additional flavor.
How to make Creamy Goat Cheese Dip:
Step 1
Prep bread. Slice baguette into thin pieces and brush lightly with olive oil. Bake in a 400-degree oven for 6-7 minutes or to your liking. Remove and rub with garlic (optional).
Step 2
Mix ingredients in food processor. To a bowl of a food processor, combine the soft goat cheese, cream cheese, and olive oil. Process ingredients until creamy.
Step 3
Add dip to a small baking dish. Then use a silicone spatula to spoon dip into a shallow baking dish. Smooth out evenly.
Step 4
Bake dip. Bake dip in a preheated 350-degree oven until hot and bubbly, about 18-20 minutes or so.
Step 5
Add toppings. While the dip is hot, add the fig jam in spoonfuls and then swirl into the goat cheese. Use as much or as little as you like! Top with chopped nuts.
Step 6
Serve. Serve warm dip with baguette slices, crackers, and/or apple slices!
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or enjoy chilled as a spread.
This is a relatively small recipe, perfectly for date night or a small gathering of four. You may want to double it for large gatherings.
Recipe FAQs:
A creamy, fresh goat cheese log works perfectly—it softens into a spreadable texture when baked. Avoid aged goat cheese since it’s too crumbly and sharp for this recipe.
Yes, apricot, raspberry, or even hot pepper jelly make delicious alternatives if you’d like a different sweet or tangy twist.
Walnuts, pecans, and pistachios are especially good choices. Toasting them lightly before adding gives the dip extra crunch and flavor.
Serve it warm with toasted baguette slices, sturdy crackers, or apple and pear wedges. It also makes a great addition to a cheese board.
Other Dip Recipes:
Choose your favorite recipe (or two)!
Drinks to Pair:
- A glass of wine is always nice with a wonderful appetizer.
- Cocktails – Try some Pineapple Coconut Margaritas, Blueberry Mojitos, or Grapefruit Palomas.
- Mocktails – How about some Raspberry Mocktails, Strawberry Mojito Mocktails, or Strawberry Daiquiri Mocktails?
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xoxo ~Sue
Baked Goat Cheese Dip
Ingredients
- 8 oz. goat cheese log – softened
- 4 oz. cream cheese light – softened
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- kosher salt – to taste
- 1/3 cup fig jam
- handful of chopped nuts
- baguette slices, crackers, apple slices – to serve
Instructions
- Prep bread. Slice baguette into thin pieces and brush lightly with olive oil. Bake in a 400-degree oven for 6-7 minutes or to your liking. Remove and rub with garlic (optional).
- Mix ingredients in food processor. To a bowl of a food processor, combine the soft goat cheese, cream cheese, and olive oil. Process ingredients until creamy.8 oz. goat cheese log, 4 oz. cream cheese light, 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- Add dip to a small baking dish. Then use a silicone spatula to spoon dip into a shallow baking dish. Smooth out evenly.
- Bake dip. Bake dip in a preheated 350-degree oven until hot and bubbly, about 18-20 minutes or so. Test to see if a sprinkle of salt is needed to balance flavors.kosher salt
- Add toppings. While the dip is hot, add the fig jam in spoonfuls and then swirl into the goat cheese. Use as much or as little as you like! Top with chopped nuts.1/3 cup fig jam, handful of chopped nuts
- Serve. Serve warm dip with baguette slices, crackers, and/or apple slices!baguette slices, crackers, apple slices
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or enjoy chilled as a spread.
- This is a relatively small recipe, perfectly for date night or a small gathering of four. You may want to double it for large gatherings.
Oh how I love this recipe. Sweet and savory to the moon!
LOL yes!