Cherry and Blackberry Macerated Goat Cheese
Enjoy the berries of the summer season with cheese with this great make ahead recipe. Let the berry mixture and cheese macerate overnight for a bigger flavor. Perfect to serve to a crowd with crackers or croutes.
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Yield 8 people
Ingredients
- 1 log Goat Cheese light
- 1 cup Fresh Cherries pitted and quarted
- 1/2 cup Fresh Blackberries halved
- 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Aged Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 tsp Chopped Fresh Thyme
- 1 Clove Garlic minced
- Pinch of fresh Pepper
Instructions
- Using dental floss, cut goat cheese into 16 thin medallions. Place in a small casserole dish.
- In a bowl, combine cherries and blackberries. Gently stir in oil, vinegar, thyme, garlic and pepper. Spoon over top of cheese. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours for flavours to combine.
- Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Estimated Cost Per Serving:
Nutrition Facts
Cherry and Blackberry Macerated Goat Cheese
Calories
200
% Daily Value*
Fat
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
38
%
Carbohydrates
4
g
1
%
Sugars
3
g
3
%
Protein
12
g
24
%
Cholesterol
40
mg
13
%
Sodium
160
mg
7
%
Vitamin A
750
IU
15
%
Vitamin C
1.7
mg
2
%
Calcium
350
mg
35
%
Iron
0.7
mg
4
%
*5% or less is a little, 15% or more is a lot
Tips & Notes
Recipe developed by Emily Richards