Description
A stunning social appetizer featuring fresh rosemary and thyme framing three creamy whipped cheese dips: feta beet-goat cheese and pistachio-basil ricotta.
Ingredients
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Fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs.
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200g feta cheese.
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150g goat cheese.
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200g ricotta cheese.
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1 medium roasted beet.
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1/2 cup pistachios.
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1 cup fresh basil.
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1 lemon (juice and zest).
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2 tbsp Greek yogurt.
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4 tbsp olive oil.
Instructions
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Arrange fresh herbs in a tight circle on a platter to form the wreath base.
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Blend feta yogurt lemon and dill until smooth then spoon into the center.
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Process roasted beet goat cheese and olive oil until creamy then add to the wreath.
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Blend ricotta pistachios basil and garlic until smooth then fill the final section.
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Garnish with fresh dill olive oil and crushed pistachios for a professional finish.
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Serve chilled with warm bread crackers or fresh vegetables.
Notes
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Using fresh rosemary sprigs is the key to a professional-grade sturdy wreath shape.
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Roasting the beet in advance ensures the dip is perfectly chilled and vibrant for the centerpiece.
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This platter is naturally gluten-free and perfect for sophisticated social gatherings.
- Prep Time: 25 mins.
- Cook Time: 0 mins.
- Category: Appetizer.
- Method: Blending/Arranging.
- Cuisine: Mediterranean Fusion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of platter.
- Calories: ~ 315 kcal.
- Sugar: ~ 3g.
- Sodium: ~ 420mg.
- Fat: ~ 26g.
- Saturated Fat: ~ 12g.
- Unsaturated Fat: ~ 14g.
- Trans Fat: ~ 0g.
- Carbohydrates: ~ 8g.
- Fiber: ~ 2g.
- Protein: ~ 12g.
- Cholesterol: ~ 45mg.
Keywords: Cheese Wreath, Whipped Feta, Beet Goat Cheese, Pistachio Ricotta Pesto, Healthy Social Appetizers, New York Recipe.