Ingredients
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4 oz Goat Cheese, softened
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8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
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2 tbsp Honey
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1 cup Cento Imported Greek Seasoned Pitted Olives, unpitted
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1/4 cup Cento Chefs Cut Sun Dried Tomatoes, drained
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1 Shallot, minced
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2 cloves Garlic, minced
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1/4 cup Cento Imported Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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1 tbsp Cento Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
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1/2 tsp Cento Crushed Red Pepper
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1 tsp Fresh Thyme
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1 tbsp Fresh Basil Leaves, chopped
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1 Lemon, zest
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Cento Fine Sicilian Sea Salt, to taste
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Cento Ground Black Pepper, to taste
Directions
In a bowl whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, shallots, chili flakes, lemon zest, basil, and thyme. Add in olives and sun-dried tomatoes and mix with spatula. In a food processor, combine goat cheese, cream cheese, honey, and salt. Serve with warm bread, pita, or crackers. Serves 4-6.
Whipped Goat Cheese with Mediterranean Olives
Prep: 15 min Servings: 4-6
This Whipped Goat Cheese with Mediterranean Olives dish combines the tangy creaminess of whipped goat cheese with the bold flavors of marinated Greek olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh herbs. The sweetness of honey pairs beautifully with the savory olive mixture, making it a perfect appetizer for any gathering.
Ingredients
- 4 oz Goat Cheese, softened
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 1 cup Cento Imported Greek Seasoned Pitted Olives, unpitted
- 1/4 cup Cento Chefs Cut Sun Dried Tomatoes, drained
- 1 Shallot, minced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Cento Imported Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Cento Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
- 1/2 tsp Cento Crushed Red Pepper
- 1 tsp Fresh Thyme
- 1 tbsp Fresh Basil Leaves, chopped
- 1 Lemon, zest
- Cento Fine Sicilian Sea Salt, to taste
- Cento Ground Black Pepper, to taste
Directions
- In a bowl whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, shallots, chili flakes, lemon zest, basil, and thyme. Add in olives and sun-dried tomatoes and mix with spatula. In a food processor, combine goat cheese, cream cheese, honey, and salt. Serve with warm bread, pita, or crackers. Serves 4-6.
