Best Goat Cheese Wrapped In Vine Leaves Recipes

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GOAT CHEESE AND HERB STUFFED RADICCHIO LEAVES



Goat Cheese and Herb Stuffed Radicchio Leaves image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 4h15m

Yield 12 stuffed radicchio leaves

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3 scallions, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 ounces goat cheese, frozen for 15 minutes and sliced into 12 (1/2-inch) pieces
12 radicchio leaves, cleaned

Steps:

  • Special Equipment: a deep-fry thermometer
  • In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 300 degrees F. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
  • Combine the garlic, parsley, basil, thyme, and scallions in a small, heat-resistant glass bowl. Carefully pour the warm oil over the herb mixture, Add the salt and pepper. Mix well.
  • Spoon a thin layer of the herb mixture on the bottom of an 8 by 8-inch square glass baking dish. Arrange the goat cheese slices in a single layer on top. Spoon the remaining herb mixture evenly over the top of the goat cheese. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • To serve: Place the radicchio leaves on a serving platter, carefully place a slice of marinated goat cheese in each leaf. Drizzle with additional herb mixture and serve.

GRAPE LEAVES STUFFED WITH GOAT CHEESE & FIGS



Grape Leaves Stuffed With Goat Cheese & Figs image

You have the sweetness from the figs and raisins the tangy creamy herby cheese "Balsamic Herbed Marinade for Goat Cheese recipe #51647" or store bought and the crunch from the nuts. What more can I say! This summer I want to try this grilled I'll let you know how it is.Well I did make it and I did enjoy it!I found the crunchy, creamy filling pretty good and the leaves gave it a chewy, salty texture. I made 25 stuffed grape leaves and used 1 tablespoon of the filling for each. I think less would make it just to leafy. I'd say a grown-up, tasty, healthy treat! Take a look under my photos and you can see step by step on how to roll them. Check here for step x step photo http://www.recipezaar.com/bb/viewtopic.zsp?t=250725

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 ounces fresh figs
3 ounces heavy cream or 3 ounces softened cream cheese
4 ounces herbed goat cheese
1 egg, beaten
1 ounce raisins
2 ounces pine nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons chives, chopped
25 rinsed and stem removed grape leaves

Steps:

  • Puree figs with cream or [cream cheese with a little milk] in food processor.
  • Transfer to a mixing bowl and whisk in egg and cheese.
  • Fold in raisins, pine nuts and cheese.
  • Wrap a tablespoon of filling in grape leaves.
  • Place in 350 degree oven on a lightly oiled pan and bake until warm, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 39.5, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 13.4, Sodium 118.5, Carbohydrate 2.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.4, Protein 0.9

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