Whipped Goat Cheese and Calabrian Chile Oil Dip

Name: Whipped Goat Cheese and Calabrian Chile Oil Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 to 3 tablespoons crushed Calabrian chile peppers, to taste; 14 g arlic cloves, peeled; leaves from 4 sprigs fresh thyme; leaves from 2 sprigs fresh oregano; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Fine pink Himalayan salt; 10 ounces goat cheese, at room temperature; 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 2 teaspoons honey; Fine pink Himalayan salt; basil leaves, for serving; crunchy vegetables/crackers/bread, for serving

⏱️ 30 min 🔪 Prep: 10 min 🔥 Cook: 20 min 📊 Medium 👁️ 5 views

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Whipped Goat Cheese and Calabrian Chile Oil Dip

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Ingredients

6 servings

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 to 3 tablespoons crushed Calabrian chile peppers, to taste
14 g arlic cloves, peeled
leaves from 4 sprigs fresh thyme
leaves from 2 sprigs fresh oregano
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Fine pink Himalayan salt
10 ounces goat cheese, at room temperature
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
2 teaspoons honey
Fine pink Himalayan salt
basil leaves, for serving
crunchy vegetables/crackers/bread, for serving

Steps

1. Make the oil. Preheat the oven to 400°F.2. In a small baking dish, combine the olive oil, Calabrian chile peppers, garlic, thyme, oregano, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Bake until the garlic is golden and the oil s sizzling, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly, then use a slotted spoon to transfer the garlic to a cutting board. Finely chop or mash the garlic and stir it into the oil.3. Meanwhile, make the whipped goat cheese. In a food processor, combine the goat cheese, cream cheese, and honey. Pulse until smooth and creamy, 1 to 2 minutes stopping a few times to scrape the sides of the bowl a flexible spatula. Taste and season with salt.4. Spoon the goat cheese into a serving bowl, then c over the Calabrian chile oil. Top with basil and serve bread, crackers, and/or vegetables for scooping.