Olive and Thyme Goat Cheese Dip
Olive and thyme goat cheese dip is a creamy Mediterranean starter made with fresh goat cheese, Kalamata olives, thyme and extra virgin olive oil. The Thermomix TM7 blends everything into a silky, evenly flavoured spread in seconds. Ideal with crusty bread, crostini or raw vegetables, and ready to serve at your next drinks party.
About this recipe
Olive and thyme goat cheese dip is a recipe your Thermomix TM7 whips up in minutes, making it the ultimate all-in-one kitchen machine solution for a quick party starter. The combination of tangy goat cheese, briny Kalamata olives and fresh thyme creates a Mediterranean spread that tastes far more sophisticated than the effort it takes. Because the TM7 blends the goat cheese with olive oil to a velvety, lump-free consistency and chops the garlic and olives to exactly the right fineness, every spoonful carries a balanced flavour. Serve it as a starter with crostini, spoon it alongside grilled vegetables, or add it to a drinks board at your next gathering. Guests will assume you bought it at a delicatessen, yet the mixing bowl did all the work. It is also an excellent make-ahead option, as the thyme flavour deepens after a few hours in the fridge.
Preparation tips
- For the best flavour, take the goat cheese out of the fridge half an hour before blending so it softens; this helps the TM7 work it into a velvety, lump-free dip with the olive oil.
- Reserve a few chopped Kalamata olives and a small thyme sprig to scatter over the finished dip; the extra texture and colour make it look bakery-window presentable on a drinks board.
- This dip keeps well covered in the fridge for a couple of days and the thyme flavour actually improves; stir it briefly before serving and bring it to room temperature for the creamiest consistency.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the goat cheese with a soft lactose-free cream cheese or a matured lactose-free goat cheese; the Kalamata olives, thyme and olive oil keep the dip just as flavourful.
- Festive Christmas variation: add a touch of honey and a few toasted pine nuts on top, and swap the thyme for rosemary; serve warm with slices of baguette for an elegant holiday appetiser.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weigh the goat cheese and olive oil directly in the mixing bowl for exact proportions every single time
- In seconds the TM7 chops the garlic clove finely, with no sticky board or pungent fingers afterwards
- Gentle mixing works the goat cheese and olive oil into a silky, lump-free dip texture
- The Thermomix grates a Parmesan-style topping while the dip rests, giving a savoury finish
- Brief heating of the olive oil releases the thyme aroma before the cheese is blended in, deepening the Mediterranean flavour
Ingredients
- garlic clove
- fresh thyme
- pitted Kalamata olives
- goat cheese
- extra virgin olive oil