Goat Cheese Christmas Wreath Appetizer
You'll get plenty of oohs and aahs when you serve this festive goat cheese Christmas wreath at your next party or gathering.
Not only is it a buffet table showstopper, but it's also an utterly delicious cheesy appetizer that people can't seem to get enough of.
Not only is it a buffet table showstopper, but it's also an utterly delicious cheesy appetizer that people can't seem to get enough of.
Servings: 4 cups
Calories:
Ingredients
- 2 logs 10 ounces each goat cheese
- 1½ cups chopped dried cherries plus additional for garnish
- 1½ cups shelled chopped pistachios, plus additional for garnish
- pinch black pepper
- 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer or a large bowl with a and mixer, combine the first 4 ingredients.
- Shape the mixture into a long log on a piece of plastic wrap.
- Press the chopped parsley onto the cheese long on all sides, except the bottom.
- Wrap the log semi-tightly with the plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
- After chilling, work the log (non-parsley side down) into a circle shape on a round serving platter, pressing and pinching as needed to make a wreath shape.
- Garnish the inside of the wreath with additional cherries and pistachios (if desired) and press a red bow in the cheese.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes, or until ready to serve.
- Serve with assorted crackers and or breadsticks.
