Chavrie Fresh Goat Cheese With Dried Cranberries and Walnuts

Submitted by Corrinne J

"This is an easy, quick appetizer for any occasion! The sweetness of the cranberries and the crunch of the walnuts are just wonderful with the creamy fresh goat cheese."

 

• Ready In: 5mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Yields: 1 appetizer
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 (5 1/3 ounce) package chavrie goat cheese (pyramid)
• 1⁄2 cup dried cranberries
• 1⁄2 cup walnut pieces
• 1 teaspoon chopped mint

directions

1. Place dried cranberries in a food processor and chop very quickly in pulse mode.
2. Add chopped walnuts and pulse for 10 seconds.
3. Place chopped dried cranberries, walnuts and mint in a plastic bag and shake until well mixed.
4. Pour mixture onto a sheet tray.
5. Remove Chavrie® from package while maintaining pyramid shape (see package for details) and gently press in each side in mixture until well coated.
6. Serve on cheese board with crackers or rustic bread.
7. Variations:.
8. Replace dried cranberries with dried cherries, raisins or golden raisins.
9. Replace walnuts with almonds, hazelnuts pine nuts.