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Whipped Goat Cheese with Cranberry Compote

Whipped Goat Cheese with Cranberry Compote

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 10 , or so
Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Dip, Snack
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Cranberry Compote
  • 1 cup cranberries
  • ½ lemon, zested (not juice)
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar (can sub monk fruit)
  • ¼ cup water
Whipped Goat Cheese
  • 8 oz goat cheese (sub dairy free alternative for dairy free)
  • 8 oz cream cheese (sub dairy free alternative for dairy free)
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • pinch salt
Garnishes (Optional)
  • pistachios, chopped
  • lemon zest

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Method
 

Cranberry Compote
  1. In a small pot over medium heat, add the cranberries and water.
  2. After a few minutes, stir in sugar and allow to come to a low boil, stirring often.
  3. Turn the heat down to low and let sit until the sauce reaches the desired consistency. The consistency should be thicker than jam as there will still be some whole pieces of cranberries.
  4. Remove from heat and set aside.
Whipped Goat Cheese
  1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.
  2. Spread the whipped goat cheese into a bowl then top with the cranberry compote.
  3. Top with lemon zest and pistachios (optional) and serve with dipping vehicles of choice!