Strawberry Jam with Honey Whipped Goat Cheese.

My favorite savory Strawberry Jam with Honey Whipped Goat Cheese. Creamy goat cheese, whipped with sweet honey, salt, and pepper. Serve the jam and cheese over grilled bread and top with a tart strawberry balsamic jam. This is the simplest of appetizers, yet so amazingly GOOD – and pretty too! Enjoy for breakfast, brunch, a quick (and easy) lunch, or as a simple appetizer for your next summer picnic.

Prep Time

20minutes minutes

Cook Time

10minutes minutes

Total Time

30minutes minutes

Ingredients

▢6 cups fresh sliced strawberries

▢2 teaspoons lemon juice

▢2-4 tablespoons honey

▢3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

▢kosher salt and black pepper

HONEY WHIPPED GOAT CHEESE

▢1 log (10 ounces) goat cheese

▢3 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature

▢2-3 tablespoons honey

▢black pepper

▢fresh basil and thyme, for serving

Instructions

1. To make the jam: Add the strawberries and lemon juice to a medium-sized pot set over high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, once boiling, use a spoon to break down and mash the berries. Continue to cook for 5-8 minutes or until the jam has reduced and thickened by 1/3. Mix in the honey, then the balsamic vinegar. Remove from the heat and let cool. This should thicken more as it cools.

2. To make the goat cheese: Add the goat cheese, cream cheese, honey, and a pinch of salt to a food processor and pulse until smooth and creamy. The goat cheese mix can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days, but bring to room temp before serving.

3. To serve: spread warm onto grilled bread with whipped goat cheese. Top with strawberry jam, basil, thyme, and flaky sea salt. Or, spoon the goat cheese into a serving bowl and top with the warm jam. Add basil, thyme, and sea salt. Serve with bread or crackers.