Description
A delightful appetizer combining creamy goat cheese, crunchy walnuts, and sweet maple syrup, perfect for gatherings or a sophisticated snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz goat cheese
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh herbs (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine goat cheese and maple syrup, mixing until smooth.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add the chopped walnuts, and toast until fragrant and lightly golden.
- Season the toasted walnuts with salt and black pepper.
- Serve the goat cheese mixture topped with toasted walnuts, drizzled with extra maple syrup, and garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Use room temperature goat cheese for easier mixing. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Toasting and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg