Best Goat Cheese Pesto Appetizer Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

PESTO-GOAT CHEESE TOASTS



Pesto-Goat Cheese Toasts image

I came across this recipe years ago. Everyone who tries these little toasts absolutely loves them. The pesto is easy to find in the grocery store, and it blends beautifully with the tangy, creamy goat cheese. -Jennifer Kunz, Troy, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

16 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)
1 log (11 ounces) fresh goat cheese, cut into 16 slices
3 tablespoons prepared pesto

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place bread slices on a baking sheet; top with cheese., Bake until cheese begins to brown and bread is toasted, 10-12 minutes. Top with pesto. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PESTO-GOAT CHEESE PINWHEELS



Pesto-Goat Cheese Pinwheels image

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     appetizer

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 3

One 6-inch tortilla
2 ounces goat cheese
1 tablespoon pesto

Steps:

  • Spread the tortilla with the goat cheese and pesto. Roll up and slice into pinwheels.

GOAT CHEESE PESTO SUN-DRIED TOMATO SPREAD (MAKE AHEAD)



Goat Cheese Pesto Sun-Dried Tomato Spread (Make Ahead) image

This tasty, flavorful spread is quick and easy to make but it looks very elaborate and pretty. It is a great appetizer for a crowd. I love that you make it a day (or two) ahead of time, so there is one less thing to worry about the day of the party. The green, red and white colors look especially festive on a holiday buffet. You can also make a half batch in a mini-loaf pan for a small group.

Provided by StephanieZ

Categories     Spreads

Time 20m

Yield 14-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese (softened, light cream cheese works just fine)
8 ounces goat cheese
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/4 teaspoons dried oregano or 4 teaspoons fresh oregano
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup basil pesto
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained and chopped
1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato packed in oil (cut into slivers for garnish) (optional)
5 -8 leaves fresh basil (for garnish, optional, optional) (optional) or 2 -3 oregano sprigs (for garnish) (optional)
2 loaves French bread, sliced thin (or crackers)

Steps:

  • Line an 8 x 4 loaf pan with plastic wrap.
  • Process the first five ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
  • Spread one-third of the cheese mixture in the lined pan.
  • Top with the pesto.
  • Spread one-third of the cheese mixture over pesto.
  • Spread the chopped, drained sun dried tomatoes next.
  • Top with the remaining cheese mixture.
  • Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours (or up to 2 days).
  • Invert spread onto serving plate. Garnish, if desired, with tomato slivers and/or herb leaves.
  • Serve with french bread slices (or crackers).

GOAT CHEESE, SUN-DRIED TOMATO, AND PESTO TORTA



Goat Cheese, Sun-Dried Tomato, and Pesto Torta image

This can be made ahead of time, it is a beautiful display and, most importantly, it packs a punch in the flavor department! what more do you need?

Provided by mowo3160

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 16m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ounces goat cheese, at room temp
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temp
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3/4 cup drained sun-dried tomato packed in oil, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
2/3 cup pesto sauce (a thicker pesto is best so that it will hold it's shape)
fresh basil leaves or parsley sprig, for garnishing
toasted baguette, slices for serving

Steps:

  • Mix goat cheese and cream cheese in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Combine goat-cream cheese mixture with the sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, and vinegar in a separate bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. (again).
  • Line a 2-cup ramekin or a small bowl with plastic wrap, extending the wrap over the sides. spray the plastic wrap with vegetable oil cooking spray. Spread half the goat-cream cheese mixture evenly in the bottom of the ramekin. Cover with pesto, then with the cheese tomato mixture. top with remaining goat cheese mixture. Fold wrap over the final cheese layer and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 1/2 hours.
  • Invert the torta onto a platter and peel off the plastic wrap. Garnish with basil and serve with baguette slices.
  • **The torta can be made 2days ahead and refrigerated. This torta can be so gorgeous if you pay attention to making clean, well defined layers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.4, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 42.4, Sodium 231.9, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.1, Protein 6

PESTO GOAT CHEESE SPREAD



Pesto Goat Cheese Spread image

Categories     Condiment/Spread     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Cream Cheese     Goat Cheese     Basil     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 ounces soft mild goat cheese at room temperature
2 ouncres cream cheese at room temperature
1/4 cup pesto

Steps:

  • Stir together all ingredients with salt and pepper to taste until smooth.

Related Topics