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Sunday Dinner with Diane: Whipped Honey & Cheese Dip with Bacon Dates and Rosemary

Sunday Dinner with Diane: Whipped Honey & Cheese Dip with Bacon Dates and Rosemary

Whipped Honey & Cheese Dip with Bacon, Dates, and Rosemary

 

  

A Recipe for Every Occasion

If you’re looking for a dish that strikes the perfect balance between sweet, savory, creamy, and crunchy, this Whipped Honey & Cheese Dip with Bacon, Dates, and Rosemary is your answer. It's an elegant yet approachable appetizer that’s guaranteed to be the star of your table.

What Makes This Recipe Special
The creamy base, made with tangy goat cheese, silky cream cheese, and Greek yogurt, is the perfect canvas for bold, flavorful toppings. Crispy bacon adds a salty crunch, sweet Medjool dates bring a hint of caramel-like richness, and roasted pecans lend a toasty, nutty flavor. The final flourish—fresh rosemary—provides a woodsy, aromatic touch that elevates the dish to gourmet status. A drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt tie it all together, making each bite a little moment of perfection.

When to Serve It
This recipe is incredibly versatile, making it ideal for a variety of occasions:

  • Holiday Parties: It’s the perfect festive starter for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s gatherings.
  • Dinner Parties: Impress your guests with an appetizer that feels upscale but is so simple to make.
  • Casual Entertaining: Serve it with crackers and veggies for a cozy, relaxed gathering.
  • Seasonal Celebrations: With its fresh rosemary and honey drizzle, this dish fits right into cozy fall and winter gatherings.

Whether you’re hosting a formal event or a cozy get-together, this Whipped Honey & Cheese Dip with Bacon, Dates, and Rosemary will be the dish your guests talk about long after the last bite. It’s simple to make, visually stunning, and absolutely delicious. Serve with toasted baguette slices, crunchy crackers, or even fresh veggies like carrots, celery, or cucumber slices.

Make it this weekend and let it become your go-to recipe for any occasion!

Ingredients

Whipped Cheese Base:
6 oz goat cheese (soft, room temperature)
4 oz cream cheese (soft, room temperature)
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp honey
Salt & black pepper, to taste

Topping:
6 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled
6 Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
1/4 cup roasted pecans, roughly chopped
1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1 tbsp honey, for drizzling
Flaky sea salt, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Make the Whipped Cheese Base
    Blend the goat cheese, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.

  2. Prepare the Toppings
    Cook the bacon until crispy, then crumble and set aside. Cook rosemary sprigs in the bacon grease until slightly crisp; set aside. Chop the dates, pecans, and finely chop the rosemary.

  3. Assemble the Dish
    Spread the whipped cheese mixture onto a serving platter or shallow bowl. Top with crumbled bacon, chopped dates, pecans, and fresh rosemary. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

  4. Serve
    Pair with toasted baguette slices, crackers, or fresh veggies for dipping.

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