Description
A delightful blend of creamy goat cheese and tangy cranberry preserves, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz goat cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce or preserves
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary or thyme (or dried herbs as substitute)
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Let the goat cheese sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to soften.
- In a mixing bowl, whip the goat cheese until fluffy, adding herbs and honey or maple syrup at this stage.
- Gently fold in the cranberry sauce, reserving a few spoonfuls for garnishing.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, drizzle the reserved cranberry sauce on top, and garnish with fresh herbs or nuts.
- Serve with crackers, baguette slices, or fresh veggies.
Notes
For a warm dip, heat in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes. Adjust sweetness to taste and choose a milder goat cheese for hesitant guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: dip, appetizer, cranberry, goat cheese, party food, easy recipe