RECIPES
Pistachio-Crusted Rosemary & Fig Goat Cheese Boule
by Livestrong_Recipes | Dec 17, 2018
Photo Credit: Maggie Moon
- PREP
- 05 m
- COOK
- 05 m
- TOTAL
- 10 m
This festive goat cheese boule makes a great hostess gift or portion a little bit out for yourself throughout the week. The healthy twist to this holiday ball? Firm tofu which provides plant-based protein and good for your gut, fiber-rich dried figs.
INGREDIENTS
SERVES 20
- 6 oz soft goat cheese
- 4 oz Cheese, neufchatel
- 4 oz Dried Figs
- 4 kernels raw pistachios
- 1 tsp Rosemary, fresh
- 6 oz Tofu, Firm
DIRECTIONS
1
In a large bowl, with gloved or clean hands, combine goat cheese, Neufchatel, and tofu until well blended.
2
Fold in the figs and rosemary to evenly distribute. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3
Shape into a round boule and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to help firm shape.
4
Place pistachios in a large bowl, and gently rotate boule to cover in pistachios, applying light pressure as needed.
5
Place on a cheeseboard with a spreading knife and your favorite accompaniments such as almond crackers, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, fresh pears and honeycomb.
