Description
A vibrant and elegant appetizer featuring earthy roasted beets paired with creamy, tangy whipped goat cheese, topped with fresh herbs and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 3 medium beets, trimmed and scrubbed
- 8 oz goat cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- Fresh microgreens or arugula for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap each beet individually in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet. Roast for 45-60 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork. Let cool, then peel and slice into rounds.
- In a medium bowl, combine softened goat cheese and heavy cream. Whip with a hand mixer or whisk until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange beet slices on a serving platter. Spoon or pipe whipped goat cheese over each beet slice. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze, then sprinkle with thyme leaves and microgreens. Serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.