Cook and stir pecans and 1 tsp. honey in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes until toasted and bubbly. Spread pecans on parchment paper or a silicone baking mat; season to taste with salt. Set glazed pecans aside to cool.
Recipe
Appetizer
Honey-Pecan Whipped Goat Cheese
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Hy-Vee Test Kitchen
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Description
Make gatherings extra special with this super-creamy cheese dip or spread. Sweet notes of mascarpone cheese and honey-glazed pecans compliment the tangy flavors of goat cheese. Best yet, you can make and serve it in less than 10 minutes.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 5
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 2 tbsp. Hy-Vee chopped pecans | ||
| 1 tsp. plus 1 Tbsp. Hy-Vee honey, divided; plus additional for garnish | ||
| Coarsely ground Hy-Vee sea salt, to taste | ||
| ⅓ c. plus 1 Tbsp. Soirée mascarpone cheese | ||
| ½ (4-oz.) pkg. Soirée original goat cheese | ||
| ¼ tsp. coarsely ground Hy-Vee pepper supreme | ||
| Fresh rosemary, for garnish | ||
| Lemon zest, for garnish | ||
| Assorted crackers and/or fruit dippers, for serving |
Things To Grab
- Small nonstick skillet
- Silicone spatula or wooden spoon
- Parchment paper or a silicone baking mat
- Mini food processor
- small shallow serving dish
Directions
Place mascarpone cheese, goat cheese, pepper and remaining 1 Tbsp. honey in a mini food processor. Cover and process until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides as needed.
- Transfer mixture to a small shallow serving dish. Top with glazed pecans. Drizzle with additional honey; garnish with rosemary and lemon zest, if desired. Serve with assorted crackers and apple slices.
Nutrition facts
Servings
150 Calories per serving
2 Tbsp.
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
- Sodium: 40mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 5g
- Protein: 4g
Daily Values
0%
Iron 0%
0%
Calcium 2%
0%
Vitamin D 0%
0%
Potassium 0%