Festive Cheese Trio
Present goat cheese spread in three different ways for a wonderful appetizer with mass appeal.
Prep Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
24 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
16 servings (2 tablespoons cheese and 4 crackers each)
Ingredients
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1 package cream cheese, softened (8 ounces)
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1 package cream cheese, softened (3 ounces)
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1 package chevre (goat) cheese (6 ounces)
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1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
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2 tablespoons finely chopped yellow bell pepper
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2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts, toasted
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2 tablespoons chopped pitted Kalamata or Spanish olives
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2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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1 jar diced pimientos, drained (2 ounces)
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Crackers or cocktail breads
Directions
1.
Line three 6-ounce custard cups or molds with plastic wrap. In medium bowl, beat both packages of cream cheese and chevre cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. In 3 small bowls, divide mixture into equal portions (about 2/3 cup each).
2.
Stir chives into one portion of cheese mixture. Spoon half of mixture evenly into a lined cup. Sprinkle with bell pepper. Top with remaining chives mixture.
3.
Stir walnuts into another portion of cheese mixture. Spoon half of mixture evenly into a lined cup. Top with olives. Top with remaining walnut mixture.
4.
Stir Parmesan cheese into remaining portion of cheese mixture. Spoon half of mixture evenly into remaining lined cup. Top with pimientos. Top with remaining Parmesan mixture. Cover and refrigerate cheese mixtures in cups at least 24 hours but no longer than 3 days.
5.
Turn cups upside down onto serving plate; carefully remove cups and plastic wrap. Serve with crackers.
Tip:
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft) No changes.
Nutrition information
Calories 110 (Calories from Fat 90); Total Fat 10g (Saturated Fat 6g); Cholesterol 30mg; Sodium 200mg; Total Carbohydrate 1g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 4g. Daily Values: Iron 2%. Exchanges: 1 Medium-Fat Meat; 1 Fat.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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