3-Ingredient Magic Marinated Goat Cheese Dip Recipe
It doesn’t have to take a lot of ingredients or time to make something that’s absolutely delicious. You’re going to want to go back to this magic marinated goat cheese dip over and over again. The 3-ingredients combine for an explosion of flavor with sweet, salty and savory notes. It’s just sooooo good! It makes the perfect appetizer for any meal.
Now let’s get right to the good stuff…
how to make magic marinated goat cheese dip
INGREDIENTS:
Gather your ingredients and get ready to make this amazing dip, good enough to eat as a meal. This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
- 4 oz goat cheese log
- ¼ cup dried sweetened cranberries
- Tia Lupita crunchy chili oil with cranberries
ingredient information:
- Goat cheese: Goat cheese gets its name because its made from goat’s milk, which gives it a unique mellow but tangy flavor. It’s soft like cream cheese or comes in crumble form. For this recipe, choose the plain goat cheese log without additional flavorings added.
- Dried sweetened cranberries: These are just what they sound like, cranberries that have been dehydrated and sweetened. You can also choose dried cherries or yellow raisins for this recipe instead.
- Tia Lupita Mexican chili crunch: This comes in two flavors, cranberry and peanut. You can use either for this recipe with good results. We chose cranberry flavor and loved it so much! Even though it’s called chili oil, there’s not much heat at all.
instructions:
Stick around to the end, and I’ll tell the best way to serve this.
- Slice the goat cheese into ½ inch slices and place them onto a small serving tray. The goat cheese should be extra cold for this.
- Sprinkle on the dried cranberries.
- Spoon the crunchy chili oil over the top of the goat cheese medallions. Be generous.
my recipe tips
- Spice it up: Even though this recipe has chili oil, there is not much heat. If you’re a person who likes your food a bit spicier, you can add some red chili flakes or even a splash of hot sauce of your choice.
- Date night dip: This is the kind of dip that I like to create for a cozy night in the hubby. The serving size is small, and it’s a light dip that we can enjoy without guilt that we’ll regret the calories the next day. Pair it with your favorite drink and a good movie, and you have the perfect date night in.
recipe video
🍽️ serving ideas
There are lots of things that you can dip into this delicious magic goat cheese dip, but our favorite is some toasted crusty garlic bread. I have the perfect recipe that you can check out HERE. You can also just use chunks of rustic bread, crackers, store made toasties, bagel chips or even tortilla chips. If you want a healthier version, use celery sticks or baby carrots.
If you’re having a get together with lots of appetizers, this dip recipe is great alongside this homemade guacamole or this cannoli dip. Then there will be a little something for everyone.
the perfect serving platter
I was fortunate to have the perfect serving platter on hand for this little treat. It is a handmade dish from a local potter that was as gift from a friend. You can find similar dishes on Amazon like this wooden tray HERE or this metal one HERE. Or make it extra special with individual portions for each guest using these petite dishes HERE (set of 12 dishes).
recipe notes
- Tips: Check out my recipe tips above to help you get the best results for this super yummy dip.
- Storage: Keep leftovers (if you even have any) covered in plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days. I don’t recommend freezing this dip, as it may affect the texture.
- Dip prep: You should prepare this dip just prior to serving, as keeping it in the fridge will cause the oil to seize up. If you do prepare it ahead of time and keep it in the fridge, let it reach room temperature before serving so that the oil returns to its original state.
