Photo: Taylor Ellingson
This Whipped Goat Cheese With Cranberry Sauce is an elegant yet effortless appetizer that’s perfect for entertaining. Creamy, tangy goat cheese is whipped until light and smooth and topped with sweet-tart cranberries that add both color and contrast. Served with crackers or crostini, this simple dish delivers big flavor with minimal prep, making it an ideal choice for holiday spreads, dinner parties or anytime you want an appetizer that feels special without being complicated.
Whipped Goat Cheese With Cranberry Sauce
- 1 package fresh cranberries
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup orange marmalade
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- juice from 1 lemon
- 8 oz. log of goat cheese
2 Tbsp. olive oil - 1 Tbsp. maple syrup
- ½ tsp. salt
- pepper, to taste
- green onions, chopped, for garnish and flavor
For the cranberry chutney
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Add the cranberries and sugar to an 8×8-inch baking dish. Cover with foil. Bake in the oven for 45 minutes. Let cool for 20–25 minutes. Stir in the orange marmalade, ground cinnamon and pecans.
For the whipped goat cheese
Add the goat cheese, olive oil, maple syrup, salt and pepper to a food processor, and puree, about 1–2 minutes, until fluffy and whipped. Spread the goat cheese out on a serving plate, and top with the cranberry chutney. Garnish with chopped green onions. Serve immediately, and enjoy!
Taylor Ellingson’s blog, Greens & Chocolate, can be found at greensnchocolate.com.
