Whipped Goat Cheese with Cranberry Sauce
This Whipped Goat Cheese with Cranberries is a creamy, tangy, and subtly sweet holiday appetizer that comes together in minutes. Light, airy goat cheese pairs perfectly with bright, tart cranberries for an elegant spread that’s simple to make and festive enough for any gathering.
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Ingredients
Cranberry Chutney
- 1 package fresh cranberries
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup orange marmalade
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- juice from 1 lemon
Whipped Goat Cheese
- 8 ounce log of goat cheese
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon salt
- pepper, to taste
- chopped green onions for garnish and flavor
Instructions
Cranberry Chutney
- Preheat oven o 350 degrees F.
- Add the cranberries, sugar, and cinnamon to an 8x8" baking dish.
- Cover with foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Let cool for 20-25 minutes.
- Stir in the orange marmalade, cinnamon, and pecans.
Whipped Goat Cheese
- Add the goat cheese, olive oil, maple syrup, salt, and pepper to a food processor and puree, about 1-2 minutes, until fluffy and whipped.
- Spread the goat cheese out on a serving plate and then top with the cranberry chutney.
- Garnish with chopped green onions.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Use room-temperature goat cheese - for the creamiest texture, use room temp goat cheese. Cold goat cheese won’t whip smoothly, so let it soften before blending.