Can you heat up goat cheese?

When baked in the oven, goat cheese gets warm and soft, but doesn't melt into a puddle like cheddar or mozzarella would . Refrigerating the breadcrumb coated rounds before baking ensures that the crust will have time to crisp and turn golden without overcooking the goat cheese.

How to cook goat cheese on the grill in a pan?

Melt or heat the oil in a frying pan until sizzling. Add the mixture and flatten with the back of a spatula, pressing down hard to make it thin. 4. Cook for 3-4 minutes before inverting onto a plate and slipping back into the pan to cook the other side.

Can you eat goats cheese cold?

Since goat cheese can be used in both hot and cold culinary applications , you can dream up diverse recipes for appetisers, starters, mains or desserts. Use together with lentils or avocado in a salad, with duck and pumpkin as a gratin, or mixed with crème fraîche and herbs.

Should goat cheese be served cold?

Always serve goat cheese at room temperature .

What meat does goat cheese go with?

What meat goes with goat cheese? My two favorite types of charcuterie meat for pairing with goat cheese are salami and prosciutto .

Is goat's cheese healthy?

Goat cheese is a nutritious dairy product that is packed with vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats . Its lower levels of lactose make it a better choice for people with an intolerance to cow's milk. Creamy and distinct in flavor, goat cheese is a dairy product enjoyed around the world.

Can you warm up goat cheese in the microwave?

Directions: Place goat cheese on microwavable dish and pour jam on top. Heat in microwave for 35-45 seconds . Remove from microwave and serve warm with crackers, graham crackers or bread and enjoy!

Is it okay to microwave goat cheese?

Don't microwave it . It will separate, fall apart and become gross.

Does goat cheese melt when heated?

How well a cheese can melt depends on its moisture content, age, and acidity. Old, grate-ables like Parmigiano aren't flexible enough to melt. Tangy freshies like feta and goat cheese soften, but won't get gooey . And squishies like brie and Taleggio liquefy into an oozing puddle when heated.

Can you warm goats cheese in microwave?

Then melt the goat cheese is for one minute in the microwave (if you prefer the cheese is completely melted) or 4 to 5 minutes in the oven (if you like cheese just warm, slightly toasted and in one piece) . Personally, I prefer when it's melted…

Cinnamon Apple & Goat Cheese Crostini Recipe - Easy Appetizer Recipe (2024)

Published: Oct 15, 2014 · Modified: Jun 9, 2021 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 27 Comments

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This is what happens when I listen to my son's recipe ideas. Apples, cinnamon and goat cheese come together into one fantastic crostini appetizer or snack.

If it's one thing that I've learned about my 10-year old son, it's this: when he comes up with a recipe idea, I listen and then I run to the kitchen. By the way, before we go any further, he informed me that he wants to be referred to as "Spike" in this post. I will humor him since he came up with such an awesome recipe idea.

A couple of days ago, Spike (sigh) said to me, "Mum, do you know what would taste really good? A piece of baguette with goat cheese and apple."

Huh. I think the kid's on to something.

Since this was Spike's (can't...get...past...this) recipe idea, I got his approval on a couple of additions I wanted to make.

Me: "What do you think about adding some cinnamon and agave nectar to the apples?"

Spike: "Yeah, yeah...it will taste kind of like Grandma's applesauce that we make in the crockpot!" This one.

Me: "And maybe we could add a fresh herb. Like some thyme leaves."

Spike: "I don't know, Mum. That sounds kind of weird. I guess we could try it on one to see if we like it."

We toasted bread, we spread goat cheese, we sliced apples, and we pulled out the cinnamon and agave. And then we sprinkled on some thyme leaves.

Holy cow! These are amazing!

The tang from the goat cheese and the sweetness from the apples and agave pairs beautifully with the crunchy and tender toasted baguette.

And what about the thyme leaves? Both of my boys sprinkled extra on the rest of the crostini and proceeded to eat the whole batch.

Serve these as an appetizer, or snack on them in the afternoon. Either way, you'll fall in love with this easy recipe.

Well done, Spike. Well done.

Other healthy appetizers:

Cookin' Canuck's Devilish Avocado Sriracha Deviled Eggs
Cookin' Canuck's 5-Minute Black Bean Dip
Healthy Seasonal Recipes' Mini Beef Wellington Pot Pies
Skinnytaste's Skinny Baked Mozzarella Sticks

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Cinnamon Apple & Goat Cheese Crostini Recipe

This is what happens when I listen to my son’s recipe ideas. Apples, cinnamon and goat cheese come together into one fantastic crostini appetizer or snack.

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Course: Appetizers, Appetizers For Entertaining

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Vegetarian

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 12 Servings

Calories: 37.5kcal

Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

Ingredients

12 ½-inch slices whole wheat baguette
½ Gala apple cut into 12 slices
1 ½ teaspoons agave nectar divided
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ½ ounces about ¼ cup goat cheese
½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until slightly crunchy, 5 to 6 minutes.
2. Place the apples in a medium bowl and, using your hands, coat with ½ teaspoon of the agave nectar. Sprinkle the cinnamon over the cinnamons.
3. Spread 1 teaspoon of goat cheese on each baguette slice. Top each with an apple slice, a small drizzle of the remaining agave and a few thyme leaves. Serve.

Notes

Weight Watchers Points: 1 (Freestyle SmartPoints), 1 (SmartPoints), 1 (Points+)

Nutrition

Tried this recipe?If you make this recipe, I'd love to see it on Instagram! Just use the hashtag #COOKINCANUCK and I'll be sure to find it.

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Sarah+Walker+Caron+(Sarah's+Cucina+Bella)
October 30, 2014 at 5:31 am
What a great seasonal appetizer -- Awesome idea, "Spike"!
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Lauren @ Healthy Delicious
October 17, 2014 at 9:47 am
mmmm these sounds great. "Spike" (lol) has a great palate for a 10 year old!
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Meseidy
October 17, 2014 at 7:10 am
You have taught your son well! Looks like a winner to me!
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Pink+guava
October 17, 2014 at 1:21 am
Awesome, "Spike", Awesome! What a clever combination of some of my favourite flavours.
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Sommer+@ASpicyPerspective
October 16, 2014 at 7:23 pm
This looks amazing & I bet it taste delicious too! A must try for sure!
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bev @ bevcooks
October 16, 2014 at 10:28 am
Yep, I'm diggin' it.
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Lauren Kelly Nutrition
October 16, 2014 at 7:57 am
These look incredible! I want to make them for my friend's dinner party this weekend!
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