Fresh Thyme: You can usually find fresh herbs in the produce section. In a small bowl, combine honey and minced thyme. Once this was spread on the baguette, I added some roasted pecans, and an extra blackberry. This may be my new “go-to” easy apps for the summer! Bake until cheese is very warm, 8 to 10 minutes. Pour into an 8×8 baking dish. —Laura Cox, Columbia, Missouri Dollop the preserves onto the top of the goat cheese spread. Fresh Lemons: Buy organic unwaxed lemons if you can. Garnish with chopped thyme… Place goat cheese in cups, patting down to create a level surface. Roasted Garlic and Thyme Goat Cheese Spread. [23] Place 8 oz (224 g) of goat cheese and 4 oz (120 g) of cream cheese on a plate and let them sit out on your counter for about 30 minutes. Mix together the blueberry preserves with the balsamic vinegar. Enjoy! You'll be using the zest in this recipe. It will be a lot easier to mix the cheeses if they have a chance to soften first. By Miriam Rubin. Sprinkle with pepper. Hungry for More? Thyme and Fig Goat Cheese Spread When I started growing herbs in my garden it took me a while to find a good way to use thyme, but this easy appetizer spread lets it shine. Butter: I always cook with unsalted butter. In addition to herbs, you can also pair goat cheese with other flavors such as peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, or olives. In a medium bowl with a handheld mixer, whip together the ricotta cheese, goat cheese, feta cheese, honey, lemon zest and juice, salt, pepper, olive oil and thyme. Our most trusted Goat Cheese Spread With Thyme recipes. Feb 28, 2016 Felicia Perretti . Reviewed by millions of home cooks. Subscribe to get new recipes delivered straight to your inbox! Goat Cheese: Find an unflavored goat cheese. Lightly brush cheese with oil. How to make homemade marinated goat cheese spread. Spread honey mixture over cheese. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below. Super easy to pack up as well. I usually garnish it with a sprig of thyme, slivered almonds and chopped figs. Yields: 1 serving Total Time: 1 hour 15 mins Ingredients. I like to pair it with a lot of herbs that are prominent in Italian or French cuisine such as oregano, thyme, or basil. The cheese mixture came together by mixing goat cheese, fresh thyme, a little honey, and chopped blackberries. Bring the goat cheese and cream cheese to room temperature. Making this gourmet marinated goat cheese appetizer at home is surprisingly simple. Mushrooms: I usually use baby bella mushrooms for this recipe. I have mine in the yard.