Description
A vibrant and elegant dish featuring roasted beets glazed with balsamic, served over creamy whipped goat cheese and topped with a warm spiced maple drizzle.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 4 medium beets, peeled and quartered
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 4 ounces goat cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Fresh thyme leaves for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss beets with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast on a baking sheet for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk balsamic vinegar and honey. Brush over roasted beets and return to oven for 5 minutes to glaze.
- While beets roast, whip goat cheese and heavy cream in a mixer until smooth and fluffy. Spread on serving plates.
- In a saucepan, warm maple syrup with cinnamon and nutmeg over low heat for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Arrange glazed beets over whipped goat cheese, drizzle with spiced maple syrup, and garnish with fresh thyme.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.