Baked Goat Cheese Dip + Hot Honey

Published on 11/19/24

by Erin Jensen

Baked goat cheese dip in a casserole dish topped with pecans being drizzled with honey.

Quick Look at This
Baked Goat Cheese Appetizer

Ready In: 25 minutes
Serves: 8
Main Ingredients: Goat Cheese, Cream Cheese, hot honey, garlic, crackers or homemade crostini.
Dietary Info: Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free friendly.
Why You Won’t Have Any Leftovers: Because who can resist sweet and savory flavors? Especially when they’re baked together in a goat cheese baked dip like this one!

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Why You Have To Put This
Simple Baked Goat Cheese Dip
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Quick: Just blend, spread, bake, and enjoy. It all comes together 25 minutes and can be made ahead of time.
Simple Ingredients: These are all ingredients that you can easily find in your fridge or pantry and doesn’t require any stops at the speciality grocery store.
Great For Gatherings: Let your guests chose their favorite flavors with an appetizer table! Put out this creamy baked goat cheese dip along side others like classic deviled eggs, prosciutto wrapped asparagus, and our smoked salmon appetizer.

Key ingredients & Substitutions

Be sure to see the recipe card below for a full listing of ingredients, instructions, and estimated nutritional information.

Baked Goat Cheese dip ingredients with labels.

Goat Cheese: It’s distinctively tangy flavor and ultra creamy texture makes this cheese the star of the show.
Cream Cheese: A mild tasting creamy cheese that helps to add substance to this baked dip.
Lemon Zest: I always have lemons on hand to help brighten up recipes and it did just the trick here!
Hot Honey: We love making our own hot honey as this allows us to adjust the heat levels. When I’m serving the kids, I dial it down and when it’s just the adults, you better believe that I go heavy on the red pepper flakes 🔥.

How To Bake Goat Cheese Dip + Hot Honey

Hot honey ingredients in a sauce pan for baked goat cheese dip.

Step 1 – Combine hot honey ingredients in a sauce pan and bring to medium high heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring consistently.

Hot honey on a spoon for baked goat cheese dip.

Step 2 – Take hot honey off the heat and set aside. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Baked goat cheese dip ingredients in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3 – Place the following ingredients into a large bowl – goat cheese, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, lemon zest, honey, and olive oil.

Baked goat cheese dip ingredients blended with a hand mixer in a large bowl.

Step 4 – Use a hand mixer to combine all of the ingredients until smooth.

Pro Tip

Set the cream cheese and goat cheese out on the counter a couple of hours ahead of time. This allows them to naturally come to room temperature which makes the mixing process a lot easier.

Baked goat cheese dip in a casserole dish.

Step 5 – Use a spatula to scoop out the cheese mixture and place it into a small baking dish, being sure that it’s evenly distributed.

Baked goat cheese dip baked in a casserole dish.

Step 6 – Let it bake for 15-18 minutes or until the edges become golden brown.

Step 7– Drizzle with hot honey and optional candied pecans.

Step 8 – Serve with homemade crostini or your favorite crackers.

What We Learned Testing this Recipe

Room Temp – Rich cheeses like goat cheese and cream cheese are hard to blend right out of the refrigerator. If you have the time, let them sit on the counter for an hour before making.
Dish size – This dip fits perfectly in a 10.5 x 7.5 casserole dish. If you use a larger casserole dish, the dip will become overcooked.
Toppings – When I’m feeling extra fancy, I’ll garnish with a sprig of fresh thyme. As for the pecans, go with what you love most – plain or candied both taste amazing.

baked goat cheese dip in a casserole dish topped with pecans and honey.

Baked Goat Cheese Dip FAQ & Tips

Can I assemble baked goat cheese dip ahead of time?

Yes! Follow steps 1-5, cover, and store in the fridge. Allow it to come to room temp before baking or add 5 minutes of bake time to ensure that it heats through.

What baking dish should I use to make baked goat cheese dip?

We used a 10.5” x 7.5” ceramic Staub casserole dish.

Can I use store bought hot honey?

Yes, however using store bought will not allow you to adjust the heat levels. When you make our homemade hot honey, you’re able to adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to make the perfect sweet to spicy ratios that match your pallet.

How do I store baked goat cheese dip?

Store leftover baked goat cheese dip in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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