Cranberry Goat Cheese Appetizer
The time for holiday food is here and you’re going to love this Cranberry Goat Cheese Appetizer. It’s a simple recipe to make but will taste as it took you all day. Why not give yourself a bit of credit for all the work that you’re doing this holiday season and whip up this easy goat cheese appetizer.
You can easily serve it before your meal or have it as a nice compliment while everyone is eating as well.
Cranberry Goat Cheese Appetizer
You’re going to love this no-cook appetizer. All you need are a few simple supplies and just about 15 minutes of time. If you’re feeding a larger holiday crowd, use an 8-ounce goat cheese log, one-and-a-half tablespoons of finely chopped rosemary, and 1/3 cup each of the dried cranberries and the pecans. See how simple it is to alter this recipe to make it feed more people?!
How does goat cheese taste?
If you’ve never had goat cheese, you’re in for a treat. It’s a simple recipe that has a bit of a tart flavor but comes around to be sweet because of the added toppings.
It’s also a creamier cheese as well which is different than most others.
What do you eat with goat cheese?
As you can see, this goat cheese recipe is to be served as an appetizer with chips or crackers to dip. But you can also spread it on bagels in the morning for a nice added flavor, use it with some pasta, or use it instead of cream cheese in some dips as well.
Ready to learn how to make this tasty holiday appetizer? You’re going to love the flavor and ease.
Ingredients needed to make this Goat Cheese Appetizer with Cranberry and Honey
- ¼ pecans, finely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon of fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped
- ¼ cup of dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 4-ounces goat cheese log
- 3 Tablespoons of honey, divided
To serve:
Crackers or crostini
How to make this Cranberry Goat Cheese Appetizer
- Combine chopped pecans, rosemary leaves, and cranberries in a medium bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.
- Place the goat cheese log in a rimmed bowl and drizzle 2 tablespoons, honey, on top. Turn the cheese log while spreading the honey evenly across the entire surface with clean fingers.
- Sprinkle the chopped pecan mixture across the top of the honey-covered cheese log and gently press into the surface until the entire log is evenly coated.
- Drizzle the remaining honey on a small serving platter or round plate as shown to hold the cheese log in place. Position the goat cheese in the center and sprinkle any remaining cranberry-pecan mixture around it. Serve immediately with your choice of crackers or crostini. Enjoy!
See how simple and easy it is? And if you’re lucky enough to have any leftover, just cover it and pop it in the fridge for later. You’re going to love how simple and delicious it tastes.
Cranberry Goat Cheese Appetizer
This is the perfect holiday appetizer!
Ingredients
- ¼ pecans, finely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon of fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped
- ¼ cup of dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 4-ounces goat cheese log
- 3 Tablespoons of honey, divided
- To serve:
- Crackers or crostini
Instructions
Combine chopped pecans, rosemary leaves, and cranberries in a medium bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.
Place the goat cheese log in a rimmed bowl and drizzle 2 tablespoons, honey, on top. Turn the cheese log while spreading the honey evenly across the entire surface with clean fingers.
Sprinkle the chopped pecan mixture across the top of the honey-covered cheese log and gently press into the surface until the entire log is evenly coated.
Drizzle the remaining honey on a small serving platter or round plate as shown to hold the cheese log in place. Position the goat cheese in the center and sprinkle any remaining cranberry-pecan mixture around it. Serve immediately with your choice of crackers or crostini. Enjoy!
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Happy Travels,
Rosemary
