Best Simple Fresh Goat Cheese Recipes

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SIMPLE FRESH GOAT CHEESE



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Delicious cheese is easier to make at home than you might think. Try this appetizer recipe from Lisa Schwartz's "Over the Rainbeau" book-it's surprisingly simple to make and a wonderful kid-friendly activity.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 8 to 10 ounces

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 quart goats' milk
Juice of 2 lemons
Coarse salt
Finely chopped fresh herbs, such as parcel and lovage (optional)

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.

FRESH GOAT CHEESE SPREAD



Fresh Goat Cheese Spread image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 ounces fresh goat cheese
2 to 4 tablespoons heavy cream
8 medium fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 large green onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt
Fresh nasturtium flowers, optional
Warm corn tortillas

Steps:

  • In a small bowl with a fork, mash goat cheese with enough cream to make a spreadable consistency. Add basil, green onion, garlic, and salt, to taste. Mix well. Garnish with fresh nasturtium flowers, if available, and serve with warm tortillas alongside. To eat, spread a few spoonfuls of goat cheese mixture inside a tortilla and roll up.

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