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Marinated Olives Over Whipped Goat Cheese

A stunning appetizer featuring warm marinated olives served over whipped goat cheese. Bright, creamy, and elegant — perfect for holidays and entertaining.
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Ingredients

Warm Marinated Olives

  • 1 jar Castelvetrano olives drained
  • 1 jar black olives drained
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • A few strips of orange peel
  • ½ –1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 –3 cloves minced garlic
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Whipped Goat Cheese

  • 4 oz plain goat cheese
  • 4 oz garlic & herb goat cheese
  • 2 tbsp whipped cream cheese
  • 1 –2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 –2 tsp olive brine more to taste
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Water as needed for consistency

Instructions

Make the Warm Marinated Olives

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • In a small baking dish, combine the Castelvetrano olives, black olives, olive oil, orange zest, orange peel, red pepper flakes, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Toss everything together and bake for 12–15 minutes, just until warmed and fragrant.

Whip the Goat Cheese

  • In a food processor, add plain goat cheese, garlic & herb goat cheese, whipped cream cheese, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, a splash of olive brine, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Add a splash of water, a teaspoon at a time, until you reach a soft, whipped consistency.

Assemble

  • Spread the whipped goat cheese onto a serving dish or bowl.
  • Spoon the warm marinated olives right over the top, making sure to drizzle some of that infused olive oil.
  • Serve immediately with crostinis, crackers, or warm toasted bread.