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Goat Cheese Grape  Walnut Spread
  • Prep
    10
  • Total
    10
  • Serving
    8-10

Goat Cheese, Grape & Walnut Spread

Main Ingredients: Cheese

Yield: Makes 8-10 servings

Photo And Recipe Courtesy Of Chef Eric LeVine

Ingredients

  • 2 cups walnuts, divided
  • 3/4 c. honey
  • 1 c. sliced red grapes
  • 2 teaspoons herbes de Provence
  • 1 tsp. ground coriander
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated orange zest
  • 1 tbsp. fresh-squeezed orange juice
  • 1 tsp. fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 4 ounces goat cheese, softened

Directions

  1. Coarsely chop 1 cup walnuts; chop the remaining cup of walnuts finely. Place finely chopped nuts in a large bowl and add the honey, 3/4 cup sliced grapes, herbes de Provence, coriander, orange zest, orangejuice, lemon juice, and salt. Slowly mix until all ingredients are incorporated.
  2. Line an 8-to-10-ounce soufflé cup with plastic wrap.
  3. Soften goat cheese to a spreadable point. Use a piping bag or spoon, fill the bottom 1/2 inch of the plastic-lined soufflé cup (this will be the top) with the goat cheese. Add 1/2 cup of the rough-chop walnuts. Sprinkle half the remaining sliced grapes over the goat cheese. Pipe or spoon more goat cheese on top of the grapes, covering them completely. Spoon in about 1/2 inch of the walnut-grape mixture. Repeat with a layer of goat cheese, the remaining grapes, the remaining rough-chop walnuts, and a final layer of goat cheese (this will be the bottom). Fold the plastic over the contents of the soufflé cup. Refrigerate overnight.
  4. When you are ready to use the spread, open the plastic wrap and invert a plate over the soufflé cup. Turn the soufflé cup over, separating it from the goat cheese spread. Serve with crackers or bread.

CHEF’S NOTES:

  • This can be made up to 2 days ahead, stored in the refrigerator. Delicious with a toasted baguette.
  • The combination of fruit and cheese has always been a staple in every traditional kitchen. By adding the citrus zest to this dish you have taken a step into the culinary wow zone. This is a spread that has complex flavors, fruit undertones, and a hint of earthiness from the walnuts. Sit back and enjoy this spread and transport your palate to a happy place.

  • VARIATIONS:

    1. Substitute Port Salut® or Roquefort for a more intense flavor.

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