Satisfy guests with a savory snack and wine pairing
Pairing an easy, delicious appetizer with the perfect wine doesn鈥檛 have to be as difficult as it sounds. When you鈥檙e ready to elevate your home entertaining, turn to a simplistic recipe featuring fresh, bold flavors.
Developed by sommelier and founder of 鈥淭he Lush Life,鈥� Sarah Tracey, this Whipped Goat Cheese Salsa Dip is part of her 鈥淒ips and Sips鈥� partnership with Fresh Cravings, makers of authentic-tasting chilled salsas offering a vibrant alternative to soft, dull blends of jarred salsa, flavor-filled hummus, plant-based vegan dips and veggie-packed creamy dips.
鈥淲hen I entertain at home, I鈥檓 always looking for ways to impress my friends with fresh, creative bites I can pair with wine,鈥� Tracey said. 鈥淢y favorite hack is finding great products with high-quality ingredients then creating simple, elevated ways to serve them. The less time I spend in the kitchen, the more time I get to spend with my guests.鈥�
Ready in just 15 minutes and paired with a ros茅, this savory recipe provides an ideal way to satisfy guests without spending too much time in the kitchen. Plus, with goat cheese at the heart of the dip, it鈥檚 a delicious way to capitalize on trendy butter boards with an approachable main ingredient.
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Whipped Goat Cheese Salsa Dip
Recipe courtesy of Sarah Tracey
Total time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
1 goat cheese log (8 ounces), softened at room temperature
1 pinch sea salt
1/2 cup heavy cream
Fresh Cravings Chunky Salsa, Mild
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts (optional)
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
crackers, chips or vegetables
19 Crimes Snoop Dogg Ros茅
In food processor or blender, blend goat cheese with sea salt and 2 tablespoons heavy cream. If mixture is too firm, add cream little by little while pulsing blender until light, fluffy consistency is reached.
Spread whipped goat cheese into shallow serving dish or onto board.
Top with salsa.
Garnish with toasted pine nuts and fresh parsley, if desired.
Serve with crackers, chips or veggies. Pair with ros茅.