Description
A creamy, tangy goat cheese dip drizzled with spicy honey and topped with crunchy toasted nuts, perfect for dipping with bread or crackers.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 8 oz goat cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup mixed nuts (such as almonds and pecans), roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Crusty bread or crackers for serving
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine softened goat cheese, sour cream, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and spread into a small oven-safe dish.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the honey and red pepper flakes for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, toast the chopped nuts in the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil for 3-5 minutes until golden and fragrant. Sprinkle nuts and thyme leaves over the goat cheese mixture.
- Bake the dip for 15-20 minutes until warmed through and slightly bubbly. Drizzle with the hot honey mixture before serving. Serve warm with crusty bread or crackers.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.