Whipped Cheese with Cherry & Harissa
5 oz. log goat cheese
5 oz. whipped cream cheese
2 T. The Tasteful Olive Harissa infused olive oil, divided
1/2 t. dried thyme
1/4 t. Himalayan pink salt (available at The Tasteful Olive)
1/4 t. freshly ground black pepper
1-2 T. The Tasteful Olive Cherry dark balsamic vinegar
1/4 c. pepitas, toasted (could also use chopped pistachios)
1/3 c. dried cherries, roughly chopped
Fleur de Sel (available at The Tasteful Olive) and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Crackers, for serving
To the bowl of a food processor add the goat cheese, cream cheese, 1 T. Harissa infused olive oil, and dried thyme. Process until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary. Spread the cheese mixture on a serving plate and allow it to sit for 15 minutes to allow the thyme to soften and release its flavor.
Drizzle the cheese with the remaining 1 T. Harissa oil and 1-2 T. Cherry dark balsamic vinegar, to taste. Sprinkle the pepitas and cherries over the top then top with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve with crackers of choice.
Cook’s notes:
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If you don’t have a food processor, feel free to use a hand mixer.
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The cheese mixture can be blended ahead of time and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving, then add the toppings.
Recipe by The Tasteful Olive
