Description
This Creamy Garlic Herb Cheese Dip combines tangy chèvre goat cheese and smooth cream cheese with fresh dill and parsley for a flavorful, herbaceous spread. Enhanced with garlic powder, buttermilk, and sour cream, it creates a luscious and versatile dip, perfect for serving with fresh vegetables, crackers, or crusty bread. Its balanced herb and garlic flavors make it a crowd-pleasing addition to any appetizer lineup.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese and Dairy
- 4 ounces Chèvre goat cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 6 tablespoons buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
Herbs and Seasonings
- 1/4 cup fresh dill (leaves and stems)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (leaves and stems)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (more as desired)
- Coarse salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Additional
- Water as needed (added 1 tablespoon at a time to adjust consistency)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a food processor, add the chèvre goat cheese, cream cheese, buttermilk, sour cream, fresh dill, fresh parsley, and garlic powder. Pulse together until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Adjust Consistency: Gradually add water, one tablespoon at a time, while pulsing or mixing, until the dip reaches your desired consistency — creamy but not too thin.
- Season to Taste: Add coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper according to your preference. If you desire a stronger garlic flavor, add additional garlic powder in 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon increments, mixing well after each addition.
- Serve or Chill: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. For best flavor, chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Serve with fresh vegetables, crackers, or bread.
Notes
- This dip can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator to enhance flavor development.
- Use fresh herbs for the brightest flavor, but dried herbs can be substituted if necessary; reduce quantity to 1 tablespoon each.
- If buttermilk is unavailable, substitute with regular milk plus a teaspoon of lemon juice or vinegar left to sit for 5 minutes.
- Adjust water carefully to avoid making the dip too runny; it should remain thick enough to scoop.
- For a spicy twist, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip, Appetizer
- Method: No-cook, Food Processor
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: garlic herb cheese dip, creamy cheese dip, chèvre dip, appetizer dip, fresh herb dip, easy dip recipe
