Description
Whipped Goat Cheese with Cranberries and Pecans: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz goat cheese, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup chopped dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Let the goat cheese and cream cheese sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes to soften.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened goat cheese and cream cheese. Use a hand mixer or a fork to whip until smooth and creamy.
- Drizzle in the honey while continuing to mix, adjusting the sweetness to your preference.
- Gently fold in the chopped dried cranberries. Make sure they are evenly distributed throughout the cheese mixture.
- Fold in the chopped pecans for an added crunch. Reserve a few to sprinkle on top for garnish if desired.
- Taste the mixture and season with salt and pepper as needed. You can also add fresh thyme for an aromatic touch.
- For best results, refrigerate for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
- Transfer the whipped goat cheese to a serving dish. Garnish with reserved pecans and additional cranberries if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Whipped Goat Cheese, Cranberries, Pecans, Appetizer, Cheese Spread