Description
A creamy and delightful whipped goat cheese spread mixed with sweet cranberries and crunchy pecans, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh goat cheese
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup roasted pecans, chopped
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh herbs (rosemary or thyme), optional
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Gather and chop the pecans and measure out the cranberries.
- Whip the Cheese: Combine goat cheese and honey in a bowl, using a hand mixer or food processor until smooth and airy.
- Mix in the Cranberries and Pecans: Gently fold in the cranberries and chopped pecans.
- Add the Olive Oil: Drizzle olive oil into the mixture for added creaminess.
- Taste and Adjust: Adjust sweetness with more honey if desired.
- Chill and Serve: Transfer to a serving bowl, refrigerate for at least an hour, and serve with crackers or bread.
Notes
Bring the goat cheese to room temperature for easier whipping. Toast pecans for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: whipped goat cheese, cranberries, pecans, appetizer, holiday gathering, creamy dip