Cranberry-Pecan Goat Cheese Appetizer


This super easy no-cook appetizer is delicious, and it comes together in just 15 minutes. For a larger appetizer, use an 8-oz. goat cheese log, one-and-a-half tablespoons finely chopped rosemary, and 1/3 cup each pecans and dried cranberries.
- Prep Time15 min
- Cook Time1 min
- Total Time16 min
- Yield2
- Cuisine
- American
- Course
Ingredients Needed
Lets Get Started
- ¼ pecans, finely chopped
- 1 T. fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped
- ¼ c. dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 4-oz. goat cheese log
- 3 T. honey, divided
Needed to Serve
- Crackers or crostini
Preparing this Treat
Directions
Combine chopped pecans, rosemary leaves, and cranberries in a medium bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.
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Place the goat cheese log in a rimmed bowl and drizzle 2 tablespoons honey on top. Turn the cheese log while spreading the honey evenly across the entire surface with clean fingers.
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Sprinkle the chopped pecan mixture across the top of the honey-covered cheese log and gently press into the surface until the entire log is evenly coated.
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Drizzle the remaining honey on a small serving platter or round plate as shown to hold the cheese log in place. Position the goat cheese in the center and sprinkle any remaining cranberry-pecan mixture around it. Serve immediately with your choice of crackers or crostini. Enjoy!
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This recipe can be changed easily!
For a larger appetizer, use an 8-oz. goat cheese log, one-and-a-half tablespoons finely chopped rosemary, and 1/3 cup each pecan and dried cranberries.
Even change to your prefered cheese as a base. Gouda and Brei are great too.Â