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Whipped Goat Cheese Recipe

Inspired by Rye Leawood
Time35m
Serves4

Grilled Farmhouse Bread, Benton's Country Ham, Speckman Honey, Garden Greens, Sea Salt & Herbs

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Ingredients

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Whipped Goat Cheese

Accompaniments & Garnish

Method

Whipped Goat Cheese

1

Soften and combine cheeses

Let the goat cheese and softened cream cheese sit at room temperature for 10 minutes so they become easy to blend. Place both cheeses in the bowl of a food processor or a medium mixing bowl if using an immersion blender.

2

Add liquids and seasonings

Add the heavy cream, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, sea salt, black pepper and chopped thyme to the bowl with the cheeses.

3

Whip to smooth

Process the mixture in the food processor, scraping down the sides once or twice, until the mixture is very smooth and spreadable, about 1 to 2 minutes. If using a hand mixer or immersion blender, beat on medium-high until light and airy, 2 to 3 minutes. Scrape into a serving bowl, taste and adjust seasoning (add up to 1/4 tsp more salt or 1/2 tbs more honey if desired).

4

Chill briefly (optional)

Cover and chill the whipped goat cheese for 15–20 minutes to firm slightly; this improves spreadability and allows flavors to meld. Alternatively serve immediately at room temperature.

Accompaniments & Assembly

5

Prepare bread

Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high. Brush both sides of each farmhouse bread slice lightly with olive oil. Grill the bread slices 1 to 2 minutes per side until marked and warmed through, or toast in a 400°F (200°C) oven for 6–8 minutes, turning once. Keep warm.

6

Dress garden greens

Toss the mixed garden greens very lightly with a small pinch of sea salt and a drizzle (about 1/2 tbs) of olive oil just before serving so they remain bright and not soggy. Reserve the rest of the greens for plating alongside crostini.

7

Assemble crostini

Spread about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of the whipped goat cheese on each warm bread slice. Place a thin slice of Benton's country ham folded neatly on top of half the crostini (or serve ham on the side).

8

Garnish and finish

Drizzle each crostini lightly with the extra honey (about 1/2 tsp each), sprinkle a few flakes of sea salt, and finish with a small pinch of fresh thyme or an herb sprig. Arrange dressed garden greens on the serving platter alongside the crostini.

9

Serve

Serve the whipped goat cheese crostini warm or at room temperature with remaining ham and extra honey on the side. Provide small spoons or knives for spreading and additional sea salt to taste.