Goat Cheese “Wreath”

Name: Goat Cheese “Wreath”
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 10 - 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 10.5-ounce logs fresh goat cheese, at room temperature; 1 c. whole-milk ricotta; 2 tsp. thyme leaves, finely chopped, plus small thyme sprigs (or rosemary sprigs) for decorating; 1 tsp. finely grated orange zest, plus more zest for decorating; Dried cranberries, for decorating; Honey, for drizzling; Crackers or sliced baguette, for serving

It only takes 15 minutes to prep!

By Joy ChoPublished: Oct 30, 2023

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Yields:

10 - 12 serving(s)

Total Time:

2 hrs 15 mins

Cal/Serv:

194

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A creamy blend of goat cheese and ricotta is shaped and chilled right in a Bundt or tube pan. Dried cranberries and thyme sprigs pressed on top give the wreath ’gram-worthy holiday flair — drizzle it with honey and dig in!

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Ingredients

2
10.5-ounce logs fresh goat cheese, at room temperature
1 cup
whole-milk ricotta
2 tsp.
thyme leaves, finely chopped, plus small thyme sprigs (or rosemary sprigs) for decorating
1 tsp.
finely grated orange zest, plus more zest for decorating
Dried cranberries, for decorating
Honey, for drizzling
Crackers or sliced baguette, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1In stand mixer, beat goat cheese and ricotta on medium until smooth and creamy, 1 to 2 min. Add chopped thyme and orange zest and beat until incorporated.
2. Step 2Line Bundt or tube pan (any size) with plastic wrap. Add cheese mixture in dollops; using damp hands, shape and press evenly into a ring. Cover lightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours, up to 2 days.
3. Step 3When ready to serve, unwrap plastic and carefully invert ring onto serving plate. Peel off remaining plastic and discard. Decorate with dried cranberries and thyme sprigs to resemble holly. Sprinkle with additional orange zest and drizzle with honey if desired. Serve with crackers or sliced baguette.

PAIR WITH... A flinty, crisp, citrus-inflected Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc such as Francis Blanchet Pouilly Fumé Cuvee Silice 2022

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 194 calories, 12.5 g fat (8.5 g saturated), 50 mg cholesterol, 164 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 6 g sugar (6 g added sugar), 10 g protein

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