Creamy Whipped Goat Cheese with Roasted Olives
Looking for a dip that’s both effortless and impressive? This creamy whipped goat cheese with roasted olives blends tangy and smooth goat cheese, with bold and briny olives for a match made in appetiser heaven. It’s easy to prepare, visually stunning, and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Whipped Goat Cheese
- 200 g goat cheese
- 100 g cream cheese
- 40 g greek yogurt
- 30 ml olive oil
- 30 ml lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Roasted Olives
- 75 g green olives pitted
- 75 g kalamata olives pitted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/22 teaspoon dried mint
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Whipped Goat Cheese
- Place all the ingredients into a blender or mixer and let it blend for a few minutes until the mixture is nice and smooth. Store in the fridge until ready to use.
Roasted Olives
- Preheat the oven to 200°C or 400°F. In a small dish add the olives, olive oil and herbs. Season with salt and pepper. Stir everything together and roast for about twenty minutes. Let slightly cool.
Assembly
- Spread the cheese dip on a plate. Top with the slightly cooled roasted olives and drizzle with some olive oil. Serve with bread.
Nutrition
Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 762mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 677IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 1mg