Description
A creamy and tangy goat cheese spread swirled with cranberries and topped with toasted pecans, perfect for sharing at gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz goat cheese, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup cranberries, fresh or dried
- 1/2 cup pecans, lightly toasted
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary), chopped
Instructions
- Bring goat cheese and cream cheese to room temperature for easy mixing.
- In a mixer, combine goat cheese, cream cheese, and honey (or maple syrup); mix on medium speed until light and fluffy for about 2–3 minutes.
- Gently fold in cranberries and chopped pecans, reserving some for garnishing.
- Mix in fresh herbs for added aroma.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or salt as desired.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and chill for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Garnish with reserved cranberries and pecans before serving.
Notes
Ensure cheese is at room temperature for the best texture. Avoid using too many cranberries; aim for a balanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: goat cheese, appetizer, cranberries, pecans, easy recipe, holiday spread, vegetarian