Whipped Goat Cheese with Crispy Pepperoni & Hot Honey
on Nov 12, 2025
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Sweet, spicy, and savory! Airy whipped goat cheese is paired with crunchy pepperoni and a fiery hot honey drizzle. The ultimate dip.
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What Makes This Recipe Great
Looking for a show-stopping appetizer that’s incredibly easy to make? Look no further! This recipe for Whipped Goat Cheese with Crispy Pepperoni and Hot Honey is the perfect blend of creamy, salty, spicy, and sweet. It’s guaranteed to be a hit at your next gathering, and it’s so addictively delicious, you’ll be making it again and again.
This appetizer combines the tangy fluffiness of whipped goat cheese, the irresistible crunch and savory flavor of crispy pepperoni, and the fiery-sweet kick of hot honey.
Ingredient List
- Goat Cheese– Provides the classic tangy, creamy base
- Cream Cheese– Adds stability and extra richness for a perfect, fluffy whip.
- Salt
- Mini Pepperoni– The star crunch element; savory and slightly spicy.
- Hot Honey– If you don’t have hot honey, you can make your own! Simply warm regular honey and stir in a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few drops of your favorite hot sauce.
Step By Step
- In a bowl, combine softened goat cheese, and cream cheese and season with salt.
- In a pan over medium heat, add the pepperonis and cook them until crispy.
- Pour crispy pepperoni over goat cheese and then drizzle with hot honey.
Pro Tip
- What to Serve With It: The dip is rich, so pair it with sturdy vehicles like toasted baguette slices, plain water crackers, pita chips, or crudités (celery sticks or bell pepper slices)
Frequently Asked Question
Can you make this ahead of time?
- You can whip the cheese mixture up to 2 days in advance. Store it covered in the refrigerator. Before serving, let it come to room temperature, give it a quick whisk to fluff it up again, and then add the pepperoni and honey.
Goat Cheese In So Many Dips
Whipped Goat Cheese with Crispy Pepperoni & Hot Honey
Ingredients
- 8 oz goat cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups mini pepperoni
- Hot honey, to your liking
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine softened goat cheese, and cream cheese and season with salt.
- In a pan over medium heat, add the pepperonis and cook them until crispy.
- Pour crispy pepperoni over goat cheese and then drizzle with hot honey.
