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Goat Cheese Appetizer

Irresistible Goat Cheese Appetizer for Effortless Entertaining

This Goat Cheese Appetizer combines creamy cheese, sweet honey, and crunchy walnuts, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizers
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Mixture
  • 8 ounces goat cheese softened for easy spreading
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
For the Sweet Topping
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup walnuts chopped and toasted
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries or figs chopped
For Serving
  • fresh baguette or crackers for scooping
  • olive oil for drizzling
  • fresh greens (like arugula or spinach) for garnish

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Skillet
  • Cutting Board
  • serving platter

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium bowl, combine goat cheese with fresh thyme. Mix until creamy and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Shape the cheese mixture into a small log or ball and place on a serving platter.
  3. Toast chopped walnuts in a skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Chop dried cranberries or figs into small pieces.
  5. Drizzle honey over the cheese, then top with walnuts and chopped fruits.
  6. Arrange fresh greens around the cheese on the platter.
  7. Serve with sliced baguette or crackers drizzled with olive oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best flavor, allow the cheese to soften before mixing. Toast nuts carefully to avoid burning. Adjust honey for desired sweetness.

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