Description
This Rhubarb Honey Goat Cheese Appetizer features a luscious and tangy rhubarb sauce sweetened with honey, perfectly paired with creamy whipped goat and cream cheese. Served with crusty French bread, it makes an elegant and easy-to-prepare starter ideal for entertaining or a light snack.
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 Spread
- 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 breaks down completely and forms a thick sauce, about 10 minutes.
- Finish the Sauce: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and honey. Taste and add more honey if you prefer a sweeter sauce. Allow the sauce to cool to room temperature before serving.
- Whip the Goat Cheese: In a food processor or mixing bowl, combine the honey goat cheese and cream cheese. Blend or whip until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Assemble and Serve: Spread a generous layer of the whipped goat cheese mixture on a serving plate. Spoon the cooled rhubarb honey sauce over the cheese. Serve immediately with slices of crusty French bread and enjoy this delicious appetizer.
Notes
- Use fresh rhubarb stalks for the best flavor and texture.
- The sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated; bring it to room temperature before serving.
- Adjust the sweetness by modifying the honey amount according to your taste.
- For a gluten-free option, serve with gluten-free bread or crackers.
