Description
Succulent blueberry balsamic goat cheese appetizer combines tangy goat cheese with sweet-tart blueberry compote. Sophisticated flavor profiles shine through crisp crostini, enticing guests with Mediterranean-inspired elegance that you will savor completely.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf crusty French bread
- 1 cup (150 grams) blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 4 oz (113 grams) goat cheese
- 2 oz (57 grams) cream cheese
- 2 tsps honey
- 2 tsps balsamic vinegar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ scant tsp crushed rosemary
Instructions
- Compote Creation: Merge blueberries, rosemary, honey, salt, and balsamic vinegar in a saucepan over medium heat, simmering and stirring occasionally until the mixture reduces to a glossy, thick jam-like consistency.
- Cheese Preparation: Whisk goat cheese and cream cheese in a mixing bowl until achieving a silky, uniform texture that spreads effortlessly.
- Plating and Finishing: Spread the creamy cheese mixture across a serving plate, then cascade the cooled blueberry balsamic reduction over the surface, creating an artful pattern of deep purple against the creamy backdrop.
- Serving Suggestion: Arrange rustic French bread slices or artisan crackers alongside the appetizer, inviting guests to craft their own personalized bites of this elegant starter.
- Presentation: Serve immediately to capture the dynamic interplay of flavors and temperatures, ensuring a memorable culinary experience that tantalizes the palate.
Notes
- Perfectly Time Reduction: Cook blueberry mixture exactly 10 minutes to achieve ideal jam-like consistency without burning or overcooking.
- Smooth Cheese Technique: Whip goat and cream cheese together thoroughly to eliminate lumps and create silky, spreadable texture.
- Temperature Balance: Serve immediately after cooling to preserve intense flavor complexity and maintain appetizer’s elegant presentation.
- Pairing Recommendation: Select crisp crackers or rustic bread that complements the tangy goat cheese and sweet-tart blueberry balsamic reduction.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg