Whisking cream with goat cheese brings you a dreamy whipped goat cheese dip. Grab a sturdy cracker and some raspberry Jam for this super easy small bite. Creamy, sweet and spicy and ready in 15 minutes.
Looking for a similar whipped cheese appetizer recipe? Take a look at this one for Whipped Fata Dip with BBQ Potato Chips.
Here’s why this easy goat cheese appetizer recipe works so well.
- The texture is spot on. I used Croccantini Artisan Crackers. They’re sturdy and they have a “just right” snap.
- The creamy goat cheese is a nice partner for that crunchy cracker.
- The salty tart silky-creamy cheese and the sweet spicy jam are a marriage made in heaven.
- And the oily buttery pine like flavor of the pinon nuts are a perfect flavor addition.
If you’re looking for goat cheese appetizer recipes, I hope you’ll give this one a try. We l-o-v-e-d it! And I’ll serve it for our next neighborhood wine night party. It’s simply perfect for that type of gathering.
I’ve used Heidi’s Raspberry Red Chile Jam which is a wonderful product. Just right spicy and full of raspberry flavor. Perfect for all of you dedicated “chile heads”.
After all, we’re dedicated “chile heads” around here.
It used to be available only in Albuquerque, but now is available on Amazon and in some Whole Foods locations.
We love this jam. Beautiful raspberry flavor with just the right amount of New Mexico red chile pepper heat. We ordered several jars and passed it out to friends like a new Father would cigars.
Let’s take a look at this super easy appetizer recipe.
Whipped Goat Cheese Dip with Raspberry Red Chile Jam
Don’t you just love finding a recipe that is not only delicious but ready to eat in less than 15 minutes? Keep this recipe in your back pocket when you need a quick fix appetizer. It happens!
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Heidi’s Raspberry Red Chile Jam
- 1 4-ounce log of goat cheese
- 1 ounce Cotija cheese
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- Pinon nuts (or Pinyon, outside of New Mexico)
- Chives
- Sturdy crackers
Note, Heidi’s recipe calls for 5 ounces of goat cheese. I could only find 4 ounce logs, so added some Cotija cheese that I already had on hand to make up the difference.
How To Make It
How To Whip Goat Cheese
- Place cheeses and cream in a small food processor/grinder.
- Pulse until smooth and blended.
How To Finish This Whipped Goat Cheese Appetizer
- Dice the chives and coarsely chop the pinon nuts.
- Place about one tablespoon of the cheese mixture on a sturdy cracker.
- Top with about one teaspoon Heidi’s Red Chile Jam and sprinkle on some chives and pinon nuts.
If you’re interested in learning more about New Mexico Pinon Nuts, check out the article from the Daily LoBo.
And if you want to get real snazzy, sprinkle on some micro-greens. They’re hard for me to find, so I bought some watercress and cut off the very small leaves for the photo.
Recipe for Whipped Goat Cheese Dip with Red Chile Jam
More Popular Appetizer Recipes
And if you’re looking for even more appetizer recipes, don’t miss my Appetizer Category. You’ll find lots of small bite recipes, including the most popular on my site for Campechana, A Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Recipe.
And if you’re interested in making an easy freezer jam, don’t miss my recipe for Low Sugar Peach Freezer Jam. No water baths or canning procedures necessary. And you could also use that jam to make this Whipped Goat Cheese Appetizer.
And speaking of goat cheese, check out this easy and very popular appetizer for Mushroom Bruschetta with Goat Cheese and Capers.
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Whipped Goat Cheese Dip with Raspberry Chile Jam
Ingredients
- 5 ounces mild goat cheese room temperature
- 1-2 Tablespoons heavy cream to thin the goat cheese
- 12 teaspoons Heidi’s Raspberry Jam we suggest Raspberry Red Chile or Raspberry Red Chile Ginger
- 12 Salty crackers your choice, I used
- Fresh chives, micro-greens, Piñon nuts- Salty crackers of your choice
Instructions
- Place goat cheese in a small bowl or in the bowl of a small chopper/grinder. Add 1-2 Tablespoons of heavy cream and mix with a small whisk or fork. Or if using a small chopper, pluse to combine and smooth the cheese.. If the goat cheese is too thick to spread, slowly add small amounts of heavy cream to get the cheese to spreading consistency.
- Spread about 1 tablespoon of the goat cheese on each cracker. Top each cracker with 1 teaspoon of Heidi’s jam. Sprinkle with chopped chives, piñon nuts, and micro-greens. Serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Heidi’s Raspberry Farm
An interesting company, located in Corrales, just outside Albuquerque, Heidi’s is a raspberry farm that’s been making small batch jams since 2001, selling their products in Farmer’s Markets in the area.
They’re oraganic, they’ve won awards, they’re involved in and give back to the community. You’ve got to love everything about a company like that.
And when I find a product that I’m this crazy about, I have to share the love with my readers.
I’ve been buying Heidi’s for a few years now, but I must disclose that Heidi’s recently provided me free samples of their products so I could try flavors other than their Raspberry Red Chile.
How do these sound? Raspberry Ginger Jam. Raspberry Red Chile Ginger Jam, Raspberry Lavendar Jam. They’ll all OMG delish.
I usually just smear their red chile jam over a toasted English Muffin or a homemade pan fried biscuit = divine. And wanted to branch out and find more ways to use this jam.
An appetizer sounded perfect, and I found this recipe on their website which included whipped goat cheese.
Whipped Goat Cheese Appetizer with Raspberry Jam … It’s What’s For Your Next Party
Why Trust These Recipes? Lea Ann Brown has lived, worked and played in Colorado for 45 years. She has immersed herself in the Colorado Culinary space, is a Culinary School Graduate and publishes her Colorado food Blog, Cooking On The Ranch.
I hate feta and goat cheese, but love all others. What cheese(s) can I sub for feta or goat cheese?
Cream cheese will work very well, it just won’t have that tangy flavor.
Let me know if you have any other questions and Happy Thanksgiving.
I’ve never heard of raspberry chili jam and sure will order some. I’ve always used the red or green pepper jellies at Christmas time, so this is a wonderful new flavor! Thanks for letting me know! Also thanks for the giveaway opportunity. Can’t wait to try this jam, Lea Ann!!!!
I love jam with a bit of spice and Heidi’s sounds great! This looks like the perfect appetizer for a book club meeting– goes perfectly with a glass of wine too.
Yes, please! I tried growing raspberries. It is not easy and then when they ripen I never seemed to have enough any any one time to do anything with! And then they seem to attract Japanese beetles, so I am so happy to hear about Heidi’s. This appetizer sounds so tasty!
This looks delicious Chef and while I eat very little jellies, this it almost made my mouth water – maybe because I just ended a five day fast.
I can almost taste this from your photos! Looks and sounds fabulous. I’m going to grow micro greens in my kitchen. Will let you know how that turns out.