Market Recipe: Garlic & Thyme Whipped Goat Cheese Spread
Posted on July 2, 2024 by Julia Keim
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Market Recipe: Garlic & Thyme Whipped Goat Cheese Spread
by Mueller Market Chef Julia Whitehorn
Featured Ingredients:
- Chèvre Goat Cheese (Pure Luck)
- Fresh figs (Lightsey Farms)
- Fresh thyme (Simple Promise Farms)
- Minced garlic (Bouldin Food Forest)
Other Ingredients:
- 1 tbs honey
- Juice of half lemon
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
To serve:
- Crostini/baguette (Texas French Bread)
- GF option: Carrots (Emadi Acres)
Directions:
- Let goat cheese soften at room temperature for about 15-20 mins
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, add minced garlic and sauté with about 2-3 tbs olive oil
- Let garlic cook until golden brown and fragrant, then turn heat to low and toss in fresh thyme for about 1 minute
- Remove from heat and add to a bowl (or food processor) with the softened goat cheese
- Blend with remaining ingredients, adding in more fresh thyme leaves and a drizzle of olive oil for desired consistency
- Transfer whipped goat cheese mix to bowl and prep crudities of choice
- Smear crostini with goat cheese, add sliced fresh figs, garnish with thyme, and enjoy!!
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