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Honey Apricot Goat Cheese Spread

Honey apricot goat cheese spread made creamy by beating goat cheese with cream cheese and milk, then swirling it in a shallow bowl. Warm apricot preserves and honey are spooned over for a golden ribbon, finished with chopped pistachios and thyme.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Goat cheese
  • 8 oz goat cheese softened
Cream cheese
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
Milk
  • 2 tbsp milk
Apricot preserves
  • 0.3333333333 cup apricot preserves
Honey
  • 2 tbsp honey
Dried apricots
  • 0.25 cup dried apricots, finely chopped finely chopped
Pistachios
  • 2 tbsp pistachios, chopped chopped
Fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
Flaky sea salt
  • 0.1 flaky sea salt pinch
Crackers or crostini for serving
  • 1 crackers or crostini for serving

Method
 

Whip and shape the goat cheese base
  1. Beat goat cheese, cream cheese, and milk until light and smooth, using a steady mix for an even texture.
  2. Spread the mixture into a shallow serving bowl, making a swirl in the center so the topping can pool there.
Warm the apricot honey topping
  1. Warm apricot preserves with honey for 20-30 seconds, stirring until the mixture turns loose.
  2. Spoon the apricot honey over the goat cheese to create a golden ribbon across the swirl.
Finish and serve
  1. Top with dried apricots, pistachios, thyme leaves, and a pinch of flaky sea salt for crunchy and herbal contrast.
  2. Serve immediately with crackers or crostini.

Notes

Pro tip: soften the goat cheese and cream cheese at room temperature so the spread turns smooth without lumps. Store covered in the refrigerator up to 3 days; stir once before serving. Freeze not recommended due to texture changes in the dairy. For a dairy-light option, use a lactose-free cream cheese and lactose-free goat cheese if available.