Description
Blueberry balsamic goat cheese appetizer brings Italian-inspired elegance to party spreads. Creamy goat cheese nestles against sweet-tart blueberry compote, creating sophisticated flavor harmony that guests will savor with delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) goat cheese
- 2 ounces (57 grams) cream cheese
- 1 cup (150 grams) blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 loaf crusty French bread
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ scant teaspoon crushed rosemary
Instructions
- Combine blueberries, rosemary, honey, salt, and balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan, positioning over medium heat.
- Simmer the mixture, gently stirring at intervals, allowing ingredients to meld and reduce for approximately 10 minutes until the liquid transforms into a glossy, thick jam-like compote.
- Remove the blueberry mixture from heat and allow it to rest and cool slightly, permitting flavors to intensify.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whip goat cheese and cream cheese together, working until the texture becomes uniformly smooth and velvety.
- Select an elegant serving plate and generously spread the creamy cheese mixture across the surface, creating an inviting base.
- Carefully drizzle the cooled blueberry balsamic reduction over the cheese, ensuring an even distribution of the vibrant purple-hued compote.
- Accompany the appetizer with rustic French bread slices or crisp artisan crackers, allowing guests to create their own delectable bites.
- Present immediately to capture the optimal temperature and flavor profile of this sophisticated appetizer.
Notes
- Rapid homemade blueberry jam bursts with intense flavor from balsamic and rosemary, creating a sophisticated sweet-tangy spread.
- Soft goat cheese mixed with cream cheese provides a luxurious, silky base that perfectly complements the fruity compote.
- Cooking blueberries slowly develops deeper, richer taste and helps natural sugars caramelize for complex depth.
- Ensure medium heat while making the jam to prevent burning and achieve ideal jammy consistency without scorching.
- Serve at room temperature to maximize flavor profiles and allow ingredients to meld seamlessly.
- Fresh rosemary adds an unexpected herbal note that elevates this simple yet elegant appetizer from ordinary to extraordinary.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg