Creamy Goat Cheese, Bacon and Date Dip

goat cheese, at room temperature

cream cheese, at room temperature

freshly squeezed lemon juice

Salt and pepper

thick-cut bacon, cut in 1/2-inch thick

Medjool dates, pitted and cut into quarters lengthwise, or roughly chopped

Honey, red-pepper flakes, black pepper, flaky salt, toasted sliced almonds or chopped pistachios, for garnish (optional)

Crusty bread, grainy crackers, endive or fennel, for serving