Description
An elegant and easy appetizer featuring sweet roasted grapes, creamy whipped goat cheese, and crunchy rosemary-honey walnuts.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb red seedless grapes
- 8 oz goat cheese, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup walnuts
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss grapes with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized.
- While grapes roast, combine goat cheese and cream cheese in a bowl. Whip with a hand mixer until smooth and fluffy. Spread into a serving dish.
- In a small skillet over medium heat, toast walnuts for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Add honey and rosemary, stir to coat, and cook for 1-2 minutes more. Let cool slightly.
- To serve, top the whipped goat cheese with roasted grapes and drizzle with the rosemary-honey walnuts. Garnish with extra rosemary if desired.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.