Cranberry Goat Cheese Appetizer – Easy Holiday Favorite
This festive Cranberry Goat Cheese Appetizer combines creamy goat cheese with sweet cranberries, crunchy pecans, fresh rosemary, and honey for an easy, elegant holiday starter ready in under 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 ounce goat cheese log
- ¼ cup pecans, chopped finely
- ¼ cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
- 3 tablespoons honey, divided
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, combine the chopped pecans, cranberries, and rosemary.
2. Place the goat cheese log on a plate and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of honey. Use a spoon or clean fingers to evenly coat the cheese.
3. Roll the goat cheese log in the cranberry-pecan mixture, gently pressing to help it adhere. Ensure all sides are covered.
4. Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of honey onto your serving plate to anchor the cheese log.
5. Place the coated cheese on the plate. Garnish with extra cranberries, pecans, or rosemary if desired.
6. Serve with crackers, apple slices, crostini, or vegetable sticks.
Notes
Wrap leftovers in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2–3 days. Let sit at room temperature for 30–60 minutes before serving.
To serve a crowd, double the recipe using an 8-ounce goat cheese log and adjust other ingredients accordingly.
Fresh rosemary offers the best flavor and presentation. If using dried rosemary, reduce the amount by half.
This appetizer pairs beautifully with crispy crackers, sliced apples, or cucumber rounds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 199
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 131mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 13mg
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