Description
This Strawberry Jam with Honey Whipped Goat Cheese is a delightful appetizer or snack, combining the sweetness of homemade strawberry jam with the tangy creaminess of whipped goat cheese. Perfect for spreading on grilled bread or serving with crackers.
Ingredients
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- 6 cups fresh sliced strawberries
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Kosher salt and black pepper
Honey Whipped Goat Cheese
- 1 log (10 ounces) goat cheese
- 3 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 1/2 tablespoons honey
- Black pepper
- Fresh basil and thyme, for serving
Instructions
- Make Strawberry Jam: Add the strawberries and lemon juice to a medium-sized pot set over high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, use a spoon to break down and mash the berries. Continue to cook for 5-8 minutes or until the jam has reduced and thickened by 1/3. Mix in the honey, then the balsamic vinegar. Remove from the heat and let cool. This should thicken more as it cools.
- Make Whipped Goat Cheese: Add the goat cheese, cream cheese, honey, and a pinch of salt to a food processor and pulse until smooth and creamy. The goat cheese mix can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days, but bring to room temperature before serving.
- Serve: To serve, spread warm strawberry jam onto grilled bread with whipped goat cheese. Top with fresh basil, thyme, and flaky sea salt. Or, spoon the whipped goat cheese into a serving bowl and top with the warm jam. Add basil, thyme, and sea salt. Serve with bread or crackers.
Notes
- For a thicker jam, simmer for a few more minutes.
- Adjust the honey in the goat cheese to your preferred level of sweetness.
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the strawberry jam.
- Use good quality balsamic vinegar for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
