Baked Goat Cheese (Printable Version)
Soft goat cheese combined with honey, cream cheese, and garlic. Baked until warm and creamy, it’s perfect for dipping with bread, crackers, or veggies.
# What You’ll Need:
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1 tablespoon honey (plus an extra drizzle of 2 teaspoons, split).
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A single garlic clove, small to medium in size, chopped into chunks.
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10 ounces of tangy goat cheese.
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A tiny amount—about ⅛ teaspoon—of crushed red pepper flakes, if you'd like more spice.
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A couple of ounces (2) of cream cheese.
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10 grinds of fresh black pepper.
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A pinch—¼ teaspoon—of fine salt.
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Turn your oven on to 425°F and position the rack near the top before it warms up.
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Toss the goat cheese, cream cheese, a tablespoon of honey, garlic pieces, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if going spicy) into your food processor.
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Blend everything until it comes together and looks fluffy, which should take about 2 minutes. Stop and scrape down the bowl a few times if needed—it'll start clumping but smooth out eventually.
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Give it a try and tweak as needed: a bit more red pepper if you want it hotter, or another spoonful of honey if you're after sweetness.
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Scoop the cheese mixture into a baking dish or a ramekin, ready for baking.
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Pop it in the preheated oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, just until it's warmed through and slightly puffed up.
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After removing it from the oven, pour the last 2 teaspoons of honey on top.
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Dish it out warm, and pair it with dippable options like toasted sourdough slices, pita chips, crostini, sturdy crackers (great if gluten-free), cut carrots, fresh berries, olives, or even savory tapenade.
# Additional Notes:
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Let everything sit out and warm up to room temp—it'll make blending quicker and quieter.
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To keep things gluten-free, go with crackers or bread made without gluten.
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Feel free to tweak the honey or spice levels so it matches your mood.