Best Cranberry Goat Cheese Spread Recipes

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CRANBERRY GOAT CHEESE SPREAD



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This is a different type of spread recipe if you're a fan of goat cheese. The flavor of the cheese is mellowed out a little by all the other flavors. The tangy vinaigrette is a perfect complement to the goat cheese and cream cheese. Tart cranberries and nutty pine nuts in each bite are little bits of yumminess. At room...

Provided by Sher Bird

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 c pine nuts
4 oz chevre (soft goat cheese, usually sold in a log shape)
3 Tbsp plain cream cheese (about 1.5 oz)
1/4 c dried cranberries
3 Tbsp balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing (store-bought or homemade)
1/8 tsp salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Toast the pine nuts. Place on a sheet of aluminum foil and roast in a toaster oven or regular oven at 300 F for about 2 minutes, just until nicely golden brown. Remove.
  • 2. Place toasted pine nuts and all other ingredients into a food processor. Process until mostly smooth.
  • 3. Place in a pretty serving dish. Serve immediately or refrigerate (which will thicken spread somewhat).
  • 4. Serve with crackers, Triscuits, slices of cocktail bread, Melba toast, or cut up veggies of your choice.

CRANBERRY GOAT CHEESE SPREAD



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Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup Dried Cranberries
4 ounces Cream Cheese
8 ounces Soft Fresh Goat Cheese
2 tablespoons Plain Greek Yogurt
2-3 teaspoons Honey

Steps:

  • Spray metal blade of processor with nonstick spray. Add dried cranberries to processor and coarsely chop. Add nonfat cream cheese, goat cheese, nonfat yogurt and 2 teaspoons honey; process until well blended. Taste and add 1 teaspoon honey, if desired. Transfer spread to bowl. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

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