Whipped Goat Cheese and Fig Jam Dip with Pistachios and Hot Honey
This Whipped Goat Cheese and Fig Jam Dip with Pistachios and Hot Honey is a modified viral recipe that everyone will love. Start with whipping up goat cheese with cream and hot honey to make it smooth and creamy. Then layer that whipped goat cheese in a serving dish with fig jam, chopped pistachios, and a drizzle of hot honey. This recipe hits every flavor profile - sweet, salty, crunchy, and creamy. Served with some crackers or chips, it makes the perfect appetizer for almost any get-together. .
Servings 12
Ingredients
- 8-10 oz. goat cheese (log(s) - not crumbled)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 5 teaspoons hot honey (divided)
- 2/3 cup fig jam
- 3/4 cup shelled and salted pistachios (chopped)
- crackers for serving
Instructions
Whipped Goat Cheese
- Unwrap goat cheese log(s) and place into a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or place into a bowl and use a hand mixer).
- Whip the goat cheese on medium speed until smooth.
- Add in heavy cream and 3 teaspoons of hot honey. Whip until smooth and well incorporated.
- Transfer whipped goat cheese to an airtight container and store in the fridge for at least 15 minutes but up to overnight to chill.
For Serving
- When ready to serve, spread the whipped goat cheese evenly on a serving platter or shallow serving bowl.
- Top the whipped goat cheese with dollops of fig jam and spread evenly (it may mix a little with the goat cheese, but that's ok).
- Evenly top the fig jam with the chopped pistachios.
- Top the pistachios with about 2 teaspoons of hot honey, drizzled evenly over the dip.
- Serve immediately with crackers (or flat pretzels or chips). Enjoy!
- (Dip stores well for up to 2 days in the fridge, covered with airtight plastic wrap or in an airtight container.)