Description
This Rhubarb Honey Goat Cheese Appetizer is a delightful blend of tangy rhubarb sauce paired with creamy honey goat cheese, whipped to perfection and served with crusty French bread. Perfect for a quick, elegant starter or a sweet-savory snack with a balance of fruity and creamy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Rhubarb Sauce
- 1 cup chopped rhubarb stalks
- 1 Tbsp. water
- 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 Tbsp. honey
Cheese Mixture
- 4 oz. honey goat cheese
- 2 oz. cream cheese
To Serve
- 1 loaf crusty French bread
Instructions
- Cook the Rhubarb Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the chopped rhubarb, water, granulated sugar, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the rhubarb is completely broken down and forms a thick sauce, about 10 minutes.
- Finish the Sauce: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and honey. Taste and add more honey if you prefer it sweeter. Let the sauce cool to room temperature before serving.
- Whip the Goat Cheese: In a food processor or mixing bowl, add the honey goat cheese and cream cheese. Blend or whip until the mixture is completely smooth and well combined.
- Assemble and Serve: Spread a generous layer of whipped goat cheese on a serving plate. Spoon the cooled rhubarb honey sauce over the cheese. Serve immediately with slices of crusty French bread, and enjoy!
Notes
- Be sure to cool the rhubarb sauce completely before assembling to prevent the cheese from melting.
- Add more honey to the sauce to adjust sweetness to your preference.
- Use fresh, firm rhubarb stalks for the best flavor and texture.
- Serve with toasted French bread for an added crunch and warmth.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
