Elegant goat cheese towers filled with tangy cranberries and crunchy almonds, drizzled with warm sage-infused honey – a festive and refined holiday appetizer.
Ingredients:
Goat Cheese Towers:
8 oz goat cheese, softened
1/3 cup dried cranberries, chopped
1/4 cup toasted almonds, chopped
Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Sage Honey Drizzle:
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp fresh sage, finely chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried sage)
Instructions:
Prepare the Goat Cheese Mixture:
In a mixing bowl, combine softened goat cheese with chopped cranberries and almonds, stirring until well incorporated.
Form the Towers:
Divide the goat cheese mixture into small portions and gently shape each into a mini tower or mound on a serving platter.
Make the Sage Honey Drizzle:
In a small saucepan, gently warm the honey with the chopped sage over low heat. Allow the honey to infuse with sage flavor for 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat.
Finish and Serve:
Drizzle the sage-infused honey over each goat cheese tower. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and serve as a festive appetizer.
Details:
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8-10 towers
Calories: Approximately 120 per tower
A unique, festive appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings! Enjoy the combination of creamy goat cheese, sweet cranberries, crunchy almonds, and fragrant sage honey!