Strawberry Basil Goat Cheese Spread with Walnuts
This Strawberry Basil Goat Cheese Spread with Walnuts was created in partnership with Fisher Nuts. It’s perfect for easy summer entertaining!
Hope everyone had a great Fourth of July holiday weekend!! My holiday started last Thursday when my friend Kristen flew into town for a visit. We planned a fun couple of days earlier this year with tickets to Justin Bieber (we are closet Beliebers) and a day of eating and drinking around the world at Epcot with our friend Julie. Music, food, drinks and friends – doesn’t get much better than that!
Before we started getting ready for our night out with JB, I wanted to make something to snack on while we sipped some wine and got ready. I literally whipped up this Strawberry Basil Goat Cheese Spread with Walnuts in minutes, with ingredients I almost always have on hand.
It’s fun cooking for friends and I was excited to experiment with an appetizer idea that had been in my head for a while. My daughter and husband approved as well!
Strawberry Basil Goat Cheese Spread
All you need for this delicious seasonal appetizer is:
- 8 oz goat cheese
- 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup Fisher Walnut Halves & Pieces, chopped and toasted
- 4 basil leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped strawberries, divided
- honey
- grilled or toasted thinly sliced baguette, or crackers for serving
How to make goat cheese spreadable?
The key to making goat cheese spreadable is to add creamy Greek yogurt to it. You can also add regular plain yogurt or even a little milk. Just a splash or two or a couple of spoonfuls is all you need.
I’m officially adding this goat cheese spread recipe to my mental list of go-to appetizers for when I want to pull something tasty together quickly and with just a few simple ingredients.
Typically I go for hummus and veggies, or this savory Greek Yogurt dip I love, but this Strawberry Basil Goat Cheese Spread is one I see myself making again and again. Peaches and almonds would be a great seasonal way to change it up (similar to this Honey Almond Ricotta Spread with Peaches I’ve made before).
Be sure to serve this immediately at room temperature for easy spreading.
Hope you have a great week! Be sure to enter my Summer Entertaining Giveaway courtesy of Fisher Nuts below!
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Ingredients
- 8 oz goat cheese
- 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup Fisher Walnut Halves & Pieces, chopped and toasted
- 4 basil leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped strawberries, divided
- honey
- grilled or toasted thinly sliced baguette, or crackers for serving
Instructions
- Place goat cheese and Greek yogurt in a blender. Pulse several times until blended and creamy.
- Fold in walnuts, basil and 1/4 cup of the strawberries until combined. Place into a serving bowl and tip with additional strawberries and drizzle of honey.
- Serve spread on thinly sliced and toasted baguette or crackers drizzled with additional honey. (I love the toasted Bruschetta crisps found boxed in The Fresh Market bakery)
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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Fisher. The opinions and text are all mine.
I have been working in partnership with Fisher Nuts for several years, creating recipes using their preservative free nuts.
Check out my recipes below or the recipes on Fisher Nuts’ website for more inspiration to include more nuts in your everyday meals:
Spring Beet and Goat Cheese Salad with Walnuts
Toasted Almond Herbed Brown Rice
Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts with Pecans
Asian Almond Slaw Salad
Apple, Celery and Walnut Salad with Honey Dijon Vinaigrette
Walnut and Blue Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
Honey Almond Flax Granola
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