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Honey Apricot Goat Cheese Spread

Honey apricot goat cheese spread combines tangy goat cheese, cream cheese, sweet dried apricots, honey, and lemon zest. Beat it until smooth for a creamy appetizer that comes together without cooking.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Softening 30 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 179
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 log (8 oz) goat cheese softened
  • 1 package (4 oz) cream cheese softened
  • 0.33 cup dried apricots finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp lemon zest finely grated
  • 0.125 tsp kosher salt

Equipment

  • 1 hand mixer

Method
 

  1. Let the goat cheese and cream cheese sit at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes, until soft.
  2. In a medium bowl, beat the goat cheese and cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Add the apricots, honey, lemon zest, and salt; mix until evenly combined.

Notes

For the smoothest spread, soften the cheeses until they are easy to beat. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days; freezing is not recommended. For a dairy-free variation, use dairy-free goat-style cheese and cream cheese.