You can flavor the goat cheese with any one of the three suggested mix-ins listed below, or make some of each. Serve the cheese spread atop crostini (page 365) or crackers; this recipe makes enough for approximately twenty-four servings.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 8
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
In a medium bowl, mash goat cheese with a fork; season with salt and pepper. Add one of the desired flavorings. Refrigerate, covered with plastic wrap, up to 1 day; bring to room temperature before serving.
Pesto
Step 2
Stir in 1/4 cup homemade (see page 365) or store-bought pesto.
Sun-Dried Tomato
Step 3
Add 3 tablespoons chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes and 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme.
Pistachio-Chive
Step 4
Add 1/4 cup chopped toasted pistachios (see page 365) and 2 tablespoons finely snipped fresh chives, saving some to sprinkle on top of each crostini.
