Description
A savory-sweet appetizer featuring roasted sweet potato rounds topped with creamy goat cheese, dried cherries, and a warm maple drizzle.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 2 large sweet potatoes, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup dried cherries, chopped
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Fresh thyme leaves for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss sweet potato rounds with olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Arrange in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and lightly browned.
- While potatoes roast, warm maple syrup and balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan over low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Arrange roasted sweet potato rounds on a serving platter. Top each with crumbled goat cheese and dried cherries.
- Drizzle the warm maple mixture over the rounds. Garnish with fresh thyme and serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.