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Sweet, tangy, and creamy, this Blueberry and Goat Cheese Dip is an elegant yet effortless dish that’s perfect for any gathering.
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The rich, whipped goat cheese pairs beautifully with a sweet blueberry compote, creating a balance of flavors that’s both sophisticated and crowd-pleasing. Served with crisp crostini or your favorite crackers, this appetizer is as visually stunning as it is delicious, making it an excellent choice for entertaining.
This recipe is ideal for special occasions like dinner parties, holiday gatherings, or even a cozy wine night with friends. The vibrant blueberry topping adds a pop of color and freshness, while the creamy goat cheese spread brings a luxurious texture that guests will love.
Plus, the homemade crostini provides the perfect crunch, making every bite irresistible. Since both the compote and cheese mixture can be prepped ahead of time, this appetizer is stress-free and allows you to spend more time enjoying your event.
I love serving this recipe instead of the popular Trader Joe's blueberry goat cheese log that's often found on a cheese board. That is a blueberry vanilla chèvre and I don't care for the vanilla in it. Using fresh rosemary instead of vanilla flavoring gives the blueberry and goat cheese flavors a savory note that's a bit unexpected.
This delicious blueberry goat cheese dip is also great for those who aren't a huge fan of goat cheese. The addition of cream cheese mellows out the flavor of the goat cheese, making it much less pronounced in the dish.
If you enjoy bold flavors with minimal effort, this appetizer is a must-try. Whether you’re looking to impress guests or simply treat yourself to a flavorful snack, this easy Blueberry Goat Cheese Appetizer is a fantastic addition to your recipe collection.
What’s in this Blueberry and Goat Cheese Appetizer
- Blueberries - Use fresh or frozen blueberries for this easy appetizer. If using frozen berries, there’s no need to thaw them first.
- Lemon - Fresh lemon juice gives the best flavor. You’ll need about half of a lemon for this recipe.
- Brown sugar - Adds sweetness and a depth of flavor to the blueberry compote. If you want a more natural sugar, swap it out for maple syrup.
- Honey - Brings sweetness to the goat cheese mixture.
- Goat cheese - Choose your favorite plain goat cheese log for this recipe. Skip the goat cheese crumbles.
- Cream cheese - Regular, low fat, or fat free cream cheese all work great in this recipe.
- Milk - Whole, low fat, and skim milk all work here. Skip the heavy cream and half and half.
- Fresh rosemary - This is a necessary ingredient for this goat cheese dip. Do not use dried rosemary. It’s not going to get cooked, won’t soften for eating, and the texture won’t work in the dip.
How to Make this Blueberry and Goat Cheese Dip (Step by Step)
In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, lemon juice and brown sugar over medium heat.
Cook until the mixture foams and the berries burst open, about 5 minutes.
Stir mixture and set aside to cool. (Place in the fridge to cool faster).
In a separate bowl, combine honey, softened goat cheese, cream cheese, milk, remaining rosemary, and salt.
Use a hand mixer to whip everything together.
To serve:
Spread goat cheese mixture onto a plate.
Spoon the cooled blueberry mixture on top.
Sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon of rosemary.
Garnish with fresh blueberries, sprigs of rosemary. Serve with homemade crostini or crackers.
Make Homemade Crostini
Did you know crostini is easy to make at home with a baguette and some olive oil? Get the full recipe and instructions for making a batch of crostini for this blueberry and goat cheese spread over on my Homemade Crostini page.
How to Make This Recipe Ahead of Time
You can make this recipe up to 3 days before your next party, then just assemble and serve right before your guests arrive.
Cook the blueberry compote, cool it, and store in a covered, airtight container in the refrigerator. Whip together the cheese mixture and store that in a separate covered container in the fridge.
The night you serve it, let the goat cheese mixture sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before spreading on a plate and serving.
Looking for More Easy Dip Recipes?
Dips are one of my favorite appetizers to serve because they’re so easy to prep ahead of time! Try my easy whipped ricotta dip with honey, no-bake crab rangoon dip, this smoked salmon dip with cream cheese, or roasted red pepper dip with goat cheese.
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Blueberry and Goat Cheese Dip with Crostini
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 4 oz goat cheese log at room temperature
- 2 oz plain cream cheese softened
- 1 tablespoon milk
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary divided
Instructions
- In a small pot, combine blueberries, lemon juice and brown sugar over medium heat.1 cup blueberries, 2 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Cook until the berries burst open, about 5 minutes.
- Stir mixture and set aside to cool. (Place in the fridge to cool faster).
- In a separate bowl, use a hand mixer to whip together honey, softened goat cheese, cream cheese, milk, 1 teaspoon of rosemary, and salt.2 tablespoon honey, 4 oz goat cheese log, 2 oz plain cream cheese, 1 tablespoon milk, ¼ teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
To serve:
- Spread goat cheese mixture onto a plate.
- Spoon cooled blueberry mixture on top.
- Sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon of rosemary.
- Garnish with fresh blueberries, sprigs of rosemary.
- Serve with homemade crostini or crackers.
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