Creamy Goat Cheese Bake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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10 ounces of chèvre (goat cheese).
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2 ounces of soft cream cheese.
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1 tablespoon honey, plus 2 teaspoons for a finishing drizzle (split).
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1 small garlic clove, cut into a few chunks.
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¼ teaspoon fine-grain salt.
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10 fresh cracks of black pepper.
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⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, add more if you like spice (optional).
# Instructions:
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Turn your oven on to 425°F and move a rack to the top third section.
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Blend goat cheese, cream cheese, one tablespoon of honey, garlic chunks, salt, pepper, and, if you’re using them, red pepper flakes in your food processor.
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Let the processor run until the mix is well combined and airy—this takes about 2 minutes. Scrape everything down a few times as needed! It’ll clump a bit first, then turn smooth.
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Give it a quick taste and make any changes. Want it hotter? Toss in another pinch of flakes. Want sweetness? Add a little more honey to adjust it to your liking.
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Scoop the cheese mix into a small ramekin or oven-safe dish.
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Pop it in the hot oven and let it bake for 15-20 minutes, until it’s warm and has puffed up a bit.
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Take it out of the oven and drizzle on those extra 2 teaspoons of honey while it’s still warm.
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Serve straight from the baking dish while hot with things like toasted sourdough slices, pita crisps, crostini, crackers (gluten-free also works), cut veggies, berries, olives, or tapenade for extra flair.
# Notes:
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Room temperature trick: Blending is smoother and quieter when the ingredients aren’t cold.
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Gluten-free version: Use crackers or bread that’s free of gluten for this option.
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Adjust as you go: Sweetness and spice can be tailored by simply adding more honey or red pepper flakes.