Cherry Compote Over Goat Cheese
Elevate your appetizer game with this Cherry Compote Over Goat Cheese, a delightful blend of tart, sweet, and creamy flavors that's perfect for any occasion. This recipe features a luscious homemade cherry compote, made with fresh, juicy cherries simmered with sugar, lemon juice, and a hint of vanilla for a fragrant, fruity finish. Served atop rich, tangy goat cheese (chèvre), this dish achieves the perfect balance of textures and tastes. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's an easy yet elegant choice for parties, wine nights, or even a special snack. Pair it with crisp crackers or crusty bread for the ultimate crowd-pleasing bite. Whether you're entertaining or indulging, this goat cheese and cherry compote recipe is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 8 ounces Fresh goat cheese (chevre)
- 8 ounces Crackers or crusty bread (optional, for serving)
Instructions
1. Prepare the cherries by rinsing them thoroughly, removing the pits, and slicing them in half.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the cherries, sugar, lemon juice, and water.
3. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the cherries begin to release their juices, about 5 minutes.
4. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cherries are soft and the compote slightly thickens.
5. Stir in the vanilla extract and cook for an additional 1 minute. Remove the saucepan from heat and let the compote cool slightly.
6. Place the goat cheese on a serving platter and allow it to come to room temperature while the cherry compote cools.
7. Spoon the warm cherry compote over the goat cheese, spreading it evenly.
8. Serve immediately with crackers or slices of crusty bread. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1902 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.9 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.3 g | 182% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 122 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 2566 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 250.3 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.9 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 96.4 g | ||
| Protein | 59.0 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 441 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1071 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
