Baked Goat Cheese App (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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10 oz of goat cheese.
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2 oz of cream cheese.
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1 tablespoon honey, plus 2 teaspoons extra for topping (split).
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1 small or medium garlic clove, chopped into chunks.
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¼ teaspoon of fine salt.
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10 cranks on the pepper grinder.
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⅛ teaspoon red chili flakes for a bit of heat (optional).
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 425°F and move an oven rack to sit in the top third.
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Throw the goat cheese, cream cheese, 1 tablespoon honey, chopped garlic, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes into a food processor.
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Blend until the texture turns soft and creamy, which might take 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides and bottom as needed. It'll clump at first, but keep going until it's smooth.
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Give it a taste. Add a pinch more chili flakes if you'd like it spicier or a bit more honey for sweetness.
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Spoon the cheese blend into a small ramekin or baking dish.
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Bake it for 15-20 minutes, or until it's heated through and slightly puffy.
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Once baked, pull it out and trickle the remaining 2 teaspoons of honey on top.
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Dig in while warm! Pair with items like toasted sourdough, crispy crostini, pita chips, sturdy crackers (gluten-free works too), fresh carrot slices, berries, tapenade, or olives.
# Notes:
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Blend easier: If possible, use ingredients that aren't right out of the fridge. It works quieter and smoother.
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No gluten? Swap regular bread or crackers with gluten-free choices.
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Make it yours: Add more or less honey and chili flakes based on your mood.