Description
Whipped chèvre and caramelized tomato delight brings French countryside charm to your table. Silky goat cheese mingles with sweet-tangy roasted tomatoes, creating a sensational appetizer you’ll savor with crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g (8.8 oz) cherry tomatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 200 g (7.1 oz) fresh goat cheese
- 60 g (2.1 oz) plain yogurt or fromage blanc
- 1 drizzle olive oil
- 1 lemon zest
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh basil
- Toasted bread
- Breadsticks
Instructions
- Preheating: Set oven to 356°F (180°C) using standard heat settings for uniform cooking environment.
- Tomato Preparation: Halve cherry tomatoes and toss with extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, and granulated sugar, ensuring even coating.
- Roasting Process: Spread seasoned tomatoes in a single layer on ceramic baking dish, roasting for 15-18 minutes until edges brown and soften, creating caramelized texture.
- Chèvre Whipping: Combine goat cheese, plain yogurt, olive oil, lemon zest, sea salt, and black pepper in mixing bowl, blending with electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Plating Technique: Spread whipped chèvre onto serving platter, creating elegant peaks and valleys for visual appeal.
- Tomato Arrangement: Distribute roasted caramelized tomatoes evenly across whipped cheese surface.
- Finishing Touches: Garnish with fresh basil leaves, adding optional salt and pepper to taste.
- Serving Recommendation: Present immediately with crusty toasted bread or refrigerate up to 3 hours before serving to maintain optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Tomato Roasting Tip: Ensure even caramelization by cutting cherry tomatoes to uniform size and spreading them in a single layer during roasting.
- Cheese Whipping Technique: Blend goat cheese mixture for exactly 2-3 minutes to achieve a light, smooth, and creamy texture that elevates the dish’s sophistication.
- Temperature Precision: Maintain consistent 356°F (180°C) oven heat to guarantee perfect tomato caramelization without burning or uneven cooking.
- Serving Strategy: Prepare the dish just before serving or refrigerate up to 3 hours to preserve the delicate balance of textures and flavors, ensuring a fresh and appetizing presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 189
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg