Garlic & Thyme Whipped Goat Cheese Spread
Garlic & Thyme Whipped Goat Cheese Spread
By Mueller Market Chef Julia Whitehorn
Ingredients:
Chèvre Goat Cheese (Pure Luck)
Fresh figs (Lightsey Farms)
Fresh thyme (Simple Promise Farms)
Minced garlic (Bouldin Food Forest)
1 tbs honey
Juice of half lemon
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
Crostini/baguette (Texas French Bread)
GF option: Carrots (Emadi Acres)
Directions
Let goat cheese soften at room temperature for about 15-20 mins
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, add minced garlic and sauté with about 2-3 tbs olive oil
Let garlic cook until golden brown and fragrant, then turn heat to low and toss in fresh thyme for about 1 minute
Remove from heat and add to a bowl (or food processor) with the softened goat cheese
Blend with remaining ingredients, adding in more fresh thyme leaves and a drizzle of olive oil for desired consistency
Transfer whipped goat cheese mix to bowl and prep crudities of choice
Smear crostini with goat cheese, add sliced fresh figs, garnish with thyme, and enjoy!
