Description
A delightful marriage of creamy goat cheese, rich maple syrup, and crunchy walnuts, perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz creamy goat cheese
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup freshly chopped walnuts
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Chop the walnuts roughly and heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the walnuts and toast them for about 3-5 minutes until fragrant and golden.
- Reduce heat and add goat cheese, then pour in maple syrup and gently fold together.
- Stir in fresh herbs and red pepper flakes, adjusting seasoning if needed.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving with crackers or baguette slices.
Notes
For a milder flavor, substitute goat cheese with cream cheese. Pecans or sliced almonds can be used instead of walnuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: walnut, maple, goat cheese, appetizer, vegetarian, quick recipe, party food