Easy Goat Cheese Frosting Recipe
Introducing the one-of-a-kind, Easy goat cheese frosting recipe! That’s right, you heard me correctly. Are you ready to take your dessert game to the next level?
This is not your ordinary frosting, folks. It’s a unique blend of tangy, creamy, and savory flavors, with just the right amount of sweetness to balance it all out.

Imagine biting into a moist, fluffy cake, and then getting hit with a burst of tangy goodness that you just can’t get enough of. That’s what you’ll experience with this frosting. It’s versatile like cream cheese frosting, but with a distinctive twist that will leave your guests wondering what kind of magic you’ve whipped up in the kitchen.
Trust me, this is the frosting that your desserts have been missing. So why not try something new and exciting? Whip up a batch of goat cheese frosting and take your desserts to a whole new level!
Ingredients you’ll need for this delicious frosting
To make this delicious recipe, you’ll need just a few simple ingredients, found in any big grocery store:
- Unsalted butter: The unsalted butter adds richness and flavor to the frosting, while also helping to create a smooth and creamy texture.
- Fresh goat cheese: The star of the show! The tangy and unique flavor of goat cheese adds a delicious twist to the frosting, making it stand out from traditional cream cheese frosting.
- Cream cheese: The base of the frosting, adds a creamy texture and mild flavor that complements the tanginess of the goat cheese.
- Vanilla extract: Enhances the overall flavor of the frosting. It also balances out the tanginess of the goat cheese.
- Lemon juice: Adds a bright and refreshing flavor to the frosting, cutting through the richness and adding a zingy kick.
- Salt: Just a pinch of salt helps to balance out the sweetness of the frosting and enhance the flavors of the other ingredients.
- Powdered sugar: Adds sweetness and structure to the frosting, helping it to hold its shape and creating a smooth texture.
Take a look at the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the full recipe.
How to make this Tangy Goat Cheese Frosting
Over a large bowl of an electric mixer (or hand mixer) with the paddle attachment, cream butter on medium speed for 1 minute, until light and fluffy. Add cream cheese and goat cheese and beat until well combined (do not overbeat or the frosting could become runny)


Add salt, vanilla, lemon juice, and sifted confectioners’ sugar. Beat until beat until incorporated and until all lumps are gone. Do not overbeat!
What does Goat Cheese go well with?
Today, we’re talking all things goat cheese and sweet pairings, and let me tell you, this is not your average cheese. Goat cheese is a versatile ingredient that can elevate any dish, whether it’s savory or sweet.
Savory
Let’s start with savory. Goat cheese is a perfect match for dishes like pizza, pasta, prosciutto, or on top of salads. Its tangy and creamy texture complements the flavors of these dishes beautifully. But today, we’re going to focus on the sweeter side of goat cheese pairings.
Fruits and Dried Fruits
First up, fruits and dried fruits. Goat cheese pairs beautifully with a variety of fruits like grapes, strawberries, apples, dates, figs, raspberries, blackberries, or pears.
And if you’re feeling adventurous, try pairing it with some dried fruit, like cranberries, dry figs, apricots, or prunes. The sweetness of the fruit and the tanginess of the goat cheese create a harmonious blend of flavors that is simply divine.
Nuts
Now, let’s talk nuts. Some nuts that you can pair with goat cheese include walnuts, almonds, pistachios, cashews, pine nuts, and pecans. These nuts add a crunchy texture to the creamy goat cheese and create a beautiful balance of flavors.
Sweets
And finally, the moment you’ve all been waiting for – sweet pairings. Yes, you heard me right, goat cheese can be paired with sweet foods too! And the flavors are unexpected and delicious.
Try pairing it with honey, chocolate, coconut, vanilla, crepes, cheesecakes, pastries, or cakes. The tangy goat cheese cuts through the sweetness of these desserts and creates a beautiful balance of flavors.
So there you have it! Goat cheese is not just for savory dishes, it’s a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of sweet pairings. Give it a try and prepare to be amazed by the unexpected and delicious flavors that await you.
How to pair this soft Goat Cheese Frosting
Starting with anything that uses cream cheese frosting for the right pairing!
It pairs perfectly with cakes of all kinds: any chocolate cake, tender carrot cake, honey cake, zucchini cake, on top of a fudgy brownie, any spiced cake, red velvet cake or even brownies and cookies!
Click here for some inspiration! There are many Cake and Frosting recipes to look into and where you can use this Goat Cheese Frosting.
Troubleshooting
- The frosting is too runny and won’t hold its shape: This could happen if you overbeat it. To fix this, simply add more powdered sugar until you reach the desired consistency. You can also refrigerate it until thick enough to spread
- The frosting has a lumpy texture. This could happen if your cream cheese or goat cheese is not at room temperature before mixing. Make sure to let them sit out for at least 30 minutes before mixing. If the lumps are still present, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any clumps.
- Weird color or texture in frosting. This could happen if your cream cheese or goat cheese is expired or spoiled. Always check the expiration date before using any dairy products. If the cheese is past its prime, it’s best to discard it and start fresh.
Here are some recipes that use goat cheese, and some other where you can use it as a frosting:
Goat cheese cheesecake with Grapes
Goat cheese Cheesecake Parfait with Honey Roasted Grapes
Chocolate Sour Cream Pound Cake Recipe
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Goat Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
- 1 Cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 12 ounces goat cheese softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 Cups powdered sugar sifted
Instructions
- Over a large bowl of an electric mixer (or hand mixer) with the paddle attachment, cream butter on medium speed for 1 minute, until light and fluffy. Add cream cheese and goat cheese and beat until well combined (do not overbeat or the frosting could become runny)1 Cup unsalted butter, 12 ounces goat cheese, 4 ounces cream cheese
- Add salt, vanilla, lemon juice, and confectioners' sugar. Beat until beat until incorporated and until all lumps are gone. Do not overbeat!2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 6 Cups powdered sugar
Notes
Troubleshooting
- Frosting is too runny and won’t hold its shape: This could happen if you over beat it. To fix this, simply add more powdered sugar until you reach the desired consistency. You can also refrigerate it until thick enough to spread
- The frosting has a lumpy texture. This could happen if your cream cheese or goat cheese is not at room temperature before mixing. Make sure to let them sit out for at least 30 minutes before mixing. If the lumps are still present, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any clumps.
- Weird color or texture in frosting. This could happen if your cream cheese or goat cheese is expired or spoiled. Always check the expiration date before using any dairy products. If the cheese is past its prime, it’s best to discard it and start fresh.
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