Fresh Goat Cheese Spread Recipes

SIMPLE FRESH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, heat milk until it reaches 180 degrees on an instant-read thermometer. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Let stand until set, about 15 seconds. If milk does not set, add a little more lemon juice.
• Line a colander with several layers of cheesecloth. Ladle set milk into colander. Tie the four corners of cheesecloth together; hang on the handle of a wooden spoon set over a deep bowl and let drain until it is the consistency of slightly dry cottage cheese, 1 to 2 hours. Transfer to a bowl and fold in salt and herbs, if desired. Store in an airtight container, refrigerated, up to 1 week.

GOAT CHEESE WITH FRESH DILL

Steps:

• Place the packages of goat cheese into the freezer to slightly harden, about 15 minutes.
• Finely chop the dill and spread it out a bit on the cutting board to let it dry for a few minutes.
• Remove the goat cheese from the packaging. Gently roll it over the fresh dill, coating it almost completely. It should look lovely and "mossy."
• Carefully wrap the roll snugly in plastic wrap and chill until it's time to serve. Serve with crackers.

HERBED GOAT CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• In the bowl of a food processor, process cream cheese and goat cheese together until creamy and well combined. Add salt, pepper, lemon juice, parsley, tarragon, dill, and chives; pulse until thoroughly combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Transfer spread to an airtight container.

GARLIC SCAPE GOAT CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Combine goat cheese, cream cheese, 5 garlic scapes, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and garlic in a bowl; mix with a fork until blended. Scoop into a serving bowl. Garnish with remaining garlic scape and toasted pecans.

CREAMY GARLIC-GOAT CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Beat all ingredients except parsley with mixer until blended.
• Stir in parsley.
• Refrigerate 1 hour.

HORSERADISH GOAT CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Using a silicone spatula, gently fold together the goat cheese, cream, and horseradish until thoroughly combined. Season to taste with salt. Cover and refrigerate for up to a week.

HERB AND LEMON GOAT CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Place goat cheese in small bowl.
• Mix thyme, lemon peel and garlic in another small bowl. Season with black pepper.
• Mix half of thyme mixture into goat cheese.
• Add olive oil to remaining half of thyme mixture.
• Form cheese into 2 1/2-inch round; flatten slightly.
• Place in center of plate. Spoon oil-thyme mixture over top of cheese.
• Serve with toasted baguette slices.

HERB AND LEMON GOAT CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Place goat cheese in small bowl. Mix thyme, lemon peel and garlic in another small bowl; season with ground black pepper. Mix half of thyme mixture into goat cheese. Add olive oil to remaining half of thyme mixture. Form cheese into 2 1/2-inch round; flatten slightly. Place in center of plate. Spoon oil-thyme mixture over top of cheese. Surround cheese with baguette slices and serve.

TOMATO-GOAT CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Drain tomatoes, reserving 3 tablespoons of oil., In a small skillet, heat reserved oil, tomatoes and garlic over medium-high heat. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until garlic is golden and tomatoes are heated through. To serve, place cheese on a serving plate. Pour tomato mixture over cheese. If desired, sprinkle with parsley. Serve with crackers.

GOAT CHEESE SPREAD (FROM THORNTON WINERY)

Steps:

• Blend together the cream cheese and goat cheese.
• Mix in the herbs, garlic, and shallots.
• Salt to taste.
• Serve with fresh crusty bread.