Description
hese goat cheese appetizers are creamy, tangy, and endlessly versatile. Perfect for parties, snacks, or elegant starters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz goat cheese
- 2 tbsp cream cheese (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 1 tbsp chopped herbs (parsley or chives)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Baguette slices or whole grain crackers
- Optional toppings: jam, nuts, roasted veggies
Instructions
- Whip the Cheese: Combine goat cheese, cream cheese, olive oil, honey, lemon juice, and garlic. Whip until smooth.
- Add Herbs: Fold in herbs and season with salt and pepper.
- Toast the Bread: Toast baguette slices until golden.
- Spread and Top: Spread whipped cheese onto toast and garnish with desired toppings.
- Serve Fresh: Best served immediately or stored chilled.
Notes
Swap in flavored oils or citrus zest for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook / Toasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 toasts
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg