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Goat Cheese Spread

Delicious Goat Cheese Spread with Sweet Apricots and Crunchy Almonds

This Goat Cheese Spread combines creamy tanginess with sweet apricot preserves and crunchy almonds for a vibrant appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Spread
  • 8 ounces Goat Cheese or Cream Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Apricot Preserves or raspberry/peach preserves
  • 1/4 cup Dried Apricots chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley or Basil chopped
For the Crunch
  • 1/2 cup Lightly Salted Almonds or honey-roasted
For Serving
  • 1 package Crackers assorted
  • 2 medium Fresh Sliced Granny Smith Apples
  • to taste Honey for drizzling

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • plastic bag
  • Rolling Pin
  • Serving Platter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soften the Cheese: Allow goat cheese to sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes and mash until smooth.
  2. Prepare the Base: Spread apricot preserves onto a serving platter evenly.
  3. Crush the Almonds: Place almonds in a bag and crush them coarsely.
  4. Mix the Dried Fruit and Herbs: Combine dried apricots, crushed almonds, and herbs in a bowl.
  5. Assemble the Goat Cheese Log: Shape goat cheese into a log and roll it in the almond mixture.
  6. Plate the Spread: Place the cheese log in the center of the apricot layer and arrange crackers and apples around.
  7. Drizzle with Honey: Add honey over the cheese log to finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow the assembled spread to chill before serving for enhanced flavors.

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