Whipped Goat Cheese with Honey, Cranberry & Walnuts
on Oct 23, 2025
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Indulge in this creamy, sweet & savory whipped goat cheese dip! Topped with a warm honey, cranberry, and walnut crunch.
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What Makes This Recipe Great
Looking for a show-stopping appetizer that’s both easy to make and bursting with flavor? This Whipped Goat Cheese with Honey, Cranberry, and Walnuts is a holiday favorite and a year-round crowd-pleaser. The combination of creamy, tangy goat cheese, a sweet cranberry-walnut topping, and bright orange zest is absolutely irresistible. Plus, it brings some surprising health benefits to your snack table!
Ingredient List
- Butter– salted or unsalted will work in this recipe
- Brown Sugar– this gives the recipe sweetness
- Honey
- Orange Zest– be sure and juice the orange after you zest it, save it for another recipe or just drink it strait
- Dried Cranberries– famous for their high concentration of antioxidants
- Chopped Walnuts
- Goat Cheese– good source of protein, calcium, and vitamin A
- Cream Cheese– feel free to buy whipped or whip it ourself
- Salt– always need a bit of salt with sweetness
Step By Step
- To the pan, add butter, brown sugar, 2 tbsp honey and orange zest.
- Whisk together until combined, and sugar has dissolved (about 2-3 mins).
- To the pan, add dried cranberries and walnuts and stir to combine .
- In a separate bowl, combine softened goat cheese, cream cheese and 1 tbsp honey and season with salt.
- Scoop the cheese mixture into a serving bowl and top with the walnut mixture! Serve with crackers or bread.
Pro Tip
The best part of this Whipped Goat Cheese Dip is its versatility. Serve it with:
- Bread: Toasted baguette slices (crostini), artisan crackers, or soft pretzels.
- Fruit: Slices of crisp apples (like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith) or firm pears.
- Vegetables: Celery sticks, carrots, or cucumber slices for a lighter option.
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Whipped Goat Cheese with Honey, Cranberry & Walnuts
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp orange zest
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¾ cup chopped walnuts
- 8 oz goat cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp salt
- Orange zest to top
Instructions
- To the pan, add butter, brown sugar, 2 tbsp honey and orange zest.
- Whisk together until combined, and sugar has dissolved (about 2-3 mins).
- To the pan, add dried cranberries and walnuts and stir to combine .
- In a separate bowl, combine softened goat cheese, cream cheese and 1 tbsp honey and season with salt.
- Scoop the cheese mixture into a serving bowl and top with the walnut mixture! Serve with crackers or bread.
The most delicious treat!! I used pecans just because I had them. Myuah!!!!
Love a substitute.
This whipped goat cheese dip is delicious!
Can’t wait to try this? How much in advance can I make it – I’m planning to serve on Thanksgiving??
It’s best warm! You can make it about an hour before guests arrive though!