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Goat-Cheese Spreads

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

1 log (5 to 6 ounces) fresh goat cheese, softened
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Pesto, Sun-Dried Tomato, or Pistachio-Chive flavoring

Preparation

  1. 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.

  2. Pesto

    Step 2

    Stir in 1/4 cup homemade (see page 365) or store-bought pesto.

  3. Sun-Dried Tomato

    Step 3

    Add 3 tablespoons chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes and 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme.

  4. 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.

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