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Whipped Cranberry Goat Cheese Spread Recipe

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  • Author: Paula
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Whipped Cranberry Goat Cheese Spread is a luscious and vibrant appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings or anytime you want to impress your guests. Sweet, tangy cranberries are cooked down into a sauce and whipped into creamy goat cheese, creating a spread that is both smooth and slightly chunky with bursts of fresh flavor. Garnished with pomegranate arils and fresh rosemary, and served with bread, crackers, or chips, it’s an elegant and easy-to-make treat.

Ingredients

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For the Cranberry Sauce

  • 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons pomegranate juice
  • 1 tablespoon sugar, honey, or maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon zest

For the Spread

  • 1 (11 ounce) goat cheese log, softened
  • Pinch of salt and pepper

For Garnish and Serving

  • 2 tablespoons pomegranate arils
  • Fresh rosemary
  • Bread, crackers, and/or chips

Instructions

  1. Make Cranberry Sauce: Combine fresh cranberries, pomegranate juice, sugar (or honey/maple syrup), and lemon zest in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries break down and the mixture becomes thick and saucy, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl to cool completely.
  2. Whip the Goat Cheese: In the bowl of a food processor, pulse the softened goat cheese until it starts to come together. Then blend continuously until very smooth and whipped.
  3. Combine Cheese and Cranberry Sauce: Add a pinch of salt and pepper to the whipped goat cheese and pulse briefly. Scrape in about 1/4 cup of the cooled cranberry sauce and pulse a few more times to combine. Blend to your preferred texture—smooth or slightly chunky. Add more cranberry sauce if desired.
  4. Serve and Garnish: Transfer the cranberry goat cheese spread to a serving bowl or jar. Garnish with pomegranate arils and fresh rosemary. Serve with bread, crackers, and/or chips for spreading. Optional: Cover and refrigerate overnight to let flavors meld for an even tastier spread.

Notes

  • You can sweeten the cranberry sauce with sugar, honey, or maple syrup, depending on your preference.
  • The spread can be made a day ahead and refrigerated to enhance the flavor.
  • If you prefer, serve extra cranberry sauce on the side for guests who want more.
  • The goat cheese should be softened to room temperature for easier whipping.
  • Try this spread with a variety of crackers or toasted baguette slices for different textures.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 90
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

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