Best Chavrie Fresh Goat Cheese With Dried Cranberries And Walnuts Recipes

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GOAT CHEESE, CRANBERRY, AND WALNUT CANAPES



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Tart goat cheese is the perfect counterpoint to crunchy, rich walnuts in this appetizer perfect for your next cocktail party.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Time 20m

Yield Makes 24 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 8

24 walnut halves (about 3/4 cup)
4 teaspoons olive oil
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Coarse salt and ground pepper
24 thin slices whole-wheat baguette, from 1/2 baguette
8 ounces fresh goat cheese
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, plus leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss nuts with 1 teaspoon oil and cinnamon; season with salt and pepper. Bake until golden, 4 to 6 minutes; set aside to cool.
  • Spread baguette slices on same baking sheet and brush with remaining 3 teaspoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Bake until lightly toasted, 10 to 15 minutes, rotating pan halfway through; set aside to cool.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together cheese and 2 tablespoons water until smooth; stir in cranberries and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Divide goat cheese among bread slices and top each with a walnut and thyme leaves.

CHAVRIE FRESH GOAT CHEESE WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES AND WALNUTS



Chavrie Fresh Goat Cheese With Dried Cranberries and Walnuts image

This is an easy, quick appetizer for any occasion! The sweetness of the cranberries and the crunch of the walnuts are just wonderful with the creamy fresh goat cheese.

Provided by Corrinne J

Categories     Spreads

Time 5m

Yield 1 appetizer, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (5 1/3 ounce) package chavrie goat cheese (pyramid)
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup walnut pieces
1 teaspoon chopped mint

Steps:

  • Place dried cranberries in a food processor and chop very quickly in pulse mode.
  • Add chopped walnuts and pulse for 10 seconds.
  • Place chopped dried cranberries, walnuts and mint in a plastic bag and shake until well mixed.
  • Pour mixture onto a sheet tray.
  • Remove Chavrie® from package while maintaining pyramid shape (see package for details) and gently press in each side in mixture until well coated.
  • Serve on cheese board with crackers or rustic bread.
  • Variations:.
  • Replace dried cranberries with dried cherries, raisins or golden raisins.
  • Replace walnuts with almonds, hazelnuts pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.7, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 19.8, Sodium 129.4, Carbohydrate 3, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.2, Protein 6.9

CHAVRIE FRESH GOAT CHEESE WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES AND WALNUTS



CHAVRIE FRESH GOAT CHEESE WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES AND WALNUTS image

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Cheese     Appetizer     Quick & Easy

Yield 1 appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pkg. (5.3oz) Chavrie goat cheese
½ C. Dried cranberries
½ C. Walnut pieces
1 tsp. Chopped mint

Steps:

  • Ingredients 1 pkg. (5.3oz) Chavrie® goat cheese ½ C. Dried cranberries ½ C. Walnut pieces 1 tsp. Chopped mint Instructions Place dried cranberries in a food processor and chop very quickly in pulse mode. Add chopped walnuts and pulse for 10 seconds. Place chopped dried cranberries, walnuts and mint in a plastic bag and shake until well mixed. Pour mixture onto a sheet tray. Remove Chavrie® from package while maintaining pyramid shape (see package for details) and gently press in each side in mixture until well coated. Serve on cheese board with crackers or rustic bread. Variations: Replace dried cranberries with dried cherries, raisins or golden raisins. Replace walnuts with almonds, hazelnuts pine nuts.

GOAT CHEESE LOG ROLLED IN DRIED CRANBERRIES



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Just in time for the holidays, this recipe is simple and easy! Only two ingredients and in five minutes, you have a gourmet and delicious appetizer.

Provided by Corrinne J

Categories     Spreads

Time 5m

Yield 1 appetizer, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

11 ounces goat cheese, log such as Chavrie
2 cups dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Remove goat cheese logs from packaging and set aside.
  • Evenly distribute cranberries on a sheet of parchment paper.
  • Roll log into the cranberries and wrap with the parchment paper.
  • Firmly roll wrapped log so cranberries adhere to the cheese.
  • Place in refrigerator to chill.
  • Unwrap log 30 minutes before serving.
  • Serve with your favorite breads or crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.6, Fat 23.3, SaturatedFat 16.1, Cholesterol 61.6, Sodium 402.5, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 3.9, Protein 17

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