Herbed Goat Cheese Spread
This creamy herbed goat cheese spread is one of those little culinary secrets, simple to make, endlessly versatile, and wildly impressive. Whether you’re elevating a slice of toast, dolloping it into a tart, or scooping it up with crackers, this spread brings big flavor with minimal effort.
Servings 8
Calories 78kcal
Ingredients
The Herbed Goat Cheese
- 8 ounces goat cheese (225 g), crumbled
- ¼ cup fresh dill (10 g), roughly chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (10 g), roughly chopped
- 3 tablespoons chopped chives (9 g)
- 1 - 2 garlic cloves (10 g) chopped or minced
- 1 whole lemon Zested
- 1 ½ tablespoon lemon juice (22 ml)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt (1 g)
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Crumble the goat cheese into the bowl of a food processor. Roughly chop the dill, parsley, and chives, mince the garlic, and zest and juice the lemon before you begin. Having everything ready makes the spread come together in minutes.8 ounces goat cheese, ¼ cup fresh dill, ¼ cup fresh parsley, 3 tablespoons chopped chives, 1 - 2 garlic cloves, 1 whole lemon, 1 ½ tablespoon lemon juice
- Blend the Spread: Add the goat cheese, dill, parsley, chives, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, kosher salt, and a few grinds of black pepper to the food processor. Process until the mixture becomes smooth, creamy, and evenly blended, stopping once or twice to scrape down the sides of the bowl.¼ teaspoon kosher salt, Freshly ground black pepper
- Adjust the Flavor: Taste the spread and make any final adjustments. Add another squeeze of lemon juice for extra brightness, a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors, or a few more grinds of black pepper for a little warmth.
- Chill Before Serving (Optional): For the freshest herb flavor, serve immediately. If time allows, refrigerate the spread for 30 minutes so the herbs, garlic, and lemon have time to mingle, creating an even more balanced flavor.
- Serve and Enjoy: Spread generously over toasted sourdough, crostini, crackers, or fresh vegetables. It's equally delicious spooned onto roasted vegetables, tucked into sandwiches, or dolloped over savory tarts and galettes.
Notes
Bite Me Recipe Tip
Fresh herbs are the star of this recipe. Because goat cheese has such a clean, tangy flavor, using fresh dill, parsley, and chives creates a brighter, more vibrant spread than dried herbs ever could. Making it a few hours ahead gives the garlic, herbs, and lemon time to bloom into the cheese, making every bite even more flavorful.
Nutrition
Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 179mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 613IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg