This Baked Goat Cheese dip or spread is creamy, tangy, and savory, and it pairs beautifully with both sweet and savory accompaniments. Made with just one main ingredient, it takes about 8 minutes to prepare—perfect for a quick family treat or an impressive appetizer for guests.
The base is simply goat cheese (chèvre), but the possibilities for serving are endless. Try it with fresh fruit and honey for a sweet contrast or with savory additions like olive tapenade for a bold, briny spread. This recipe is light, flavorful, and less heavy than whipped feta, making it an ideal option for entertaining.
Why Make This Baked Goat Cheese Dip?
This recipe is incredibly simple and fast. With only one essential ingredient—goat chèvre—you can have a warm, spreadable dip ready in roughly eight minutes. It works wonderfully as a sweet appetizer with figs and honey or paired with savory items like eggs or an olive tapenade. The texture is lighter than many other cheese spreads but still rich in flavor, making it a crowd-pleaser that won’t feel heavy.
Ingredients Needed
Goat chèvre. A 4 oz log of plain goat cheese is the only required ingredient for the dip. You can find it in the specialty cheese section of most grocery stores.
Fresh figs. Any variety will work—black, brown, or green. They pair exceptionally well with baked goat cheese and honey.
Fresh bakery bread. Sourdough or Italian bread, sliced and toasted, provides the perfect vehicle for spreading the warm cheese.
Honey. Optional, but highly recommended if you’re serving the dip with fruit for a sweet-salty contrast.
How To Make This Recipe
Preheat your broiler to low. Lightly oil a small (about 4-inch) ramekin and press the 4 oz log of goat chèvre into the bottom so it’s evenly distributed. Place the ramekin under the broiler and bake on low for up to 8 minutes—watch carefully. When the top develops a light golden crust, remove it from the oven.
While the cheese bakes, slice your figs and toast the bread. When the goat cheese comes out of the oven, stir it gently to create a spreadable texture. Spoon the warm cheese onto the toasted bread, top with sliced figs, and drizzle with honey if desired. Serve immediately.
Other Recipes To Try.
- Mediterranean Flatbread
- Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Pasta
- Vegetarian Pasta Bake
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Baked Goat Cheese Dip
2 mins
8 mins
4
Ingredients
- 1 — 4 oz log goat chèvre
Optional Pairings
- 4 slices toasted bread
- 2 tbsp honey
- 8 fresh figs (or other fruit)
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler to low. Lightly oil a 4-inch ramekin and press the goat chèvre evenly into the bottom.
- Broil on low for up to 8 minutes, watching closely. When the top is lightly browned and crusted, remove from the oven.
- While the cheese bakes, toast bread and slice figs.
- Stir the warm goat cheese until spreadable, spread on toast, top with figs, and drizzle with honey if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
*Serve as a dip with crackers or crusty bread; drizzle with honey for a sweet version.
*For a savory spread, stir in 2 tablespoons of olive tapenade or chopped sun-dried tomatoes, or use any antipasto mix-ins.
Nutrition
| Carbohydrates: 42 g
| Protein: 4 g
| Fat: 1 g
Nutrition information is an approximation.