Irresistible Cranberry Goat Cheese Dip in Just 3 Steps Recipe
This Irresistible Cranberry Goat Cheese Dip combines creamy goat cheese with sweet dried cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and aromatic thyme, all lightly sweetened with honey. Ready in just minutes, it’s a perfect festive appetizer served chilled with crackers, bread, or fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: About 1 1/2 cups (6 servings of 1/4 cup each) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dip Ingredients
- 8 oz goat cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp milk (optional, for thinning)
Instructions
- Mix Base: In a medium bowl, combine the softened goat cheese, honey, and milk if using. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Mix-ins: Gently fold in the chopped dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, fresh thyme leaves, and black pepper until evenly distributed throughout the dip.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the bowl and chill the dip in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled with your choice of crackers, bread, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, process all ingredients in a food processor until creamy.
- Swap walnuts with pecans to add a different type of crunch.
- Drizzle additional honey on top before serving to enhance sweetness.
Keywords: cranberry goat cheese dip, holiday appetizer, easy cheese dip, festive appetizer, no-cook dip
