Crispy Nut-Crusted Goat Cheese: Elegant Bites of Creamy Crunch
Imagine creamy goat cheese wrapped in a golden, nutty shell—each bite bursting with tangy richness and toasty texture. These Nut-Crusted Goat Cheese medallions are the ultimate crowd-pleaser: perfect as an elegant appetizer, salad topper, or wine-night star.
The key to perfection? Finely crushed nuts that cling beautifully to the soft cheese. A quick spin with the Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater turns whole nuts into the ideal coarse crumb—no mess, no noise, just effortless prep.
🌰Ingredients (Serves 4–6 as an appetizer)
8–10 oz log fresh goat cheese (chilled for easier handling)
1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, pistachios, walnuts, or pecans)
1–2 tbsp honey (for drizzling)
Fresh thyme or rosemary (optional, for aroma)
Crackers or sliced baguette (for serving)
Optional: dried cranberries or fig jam on the side
🍯Step-by-Step: Nut-Crusted Goat Cheese in 4 Moves
1. Prep the Cheese
Slice the chilled goat cheese log into ½-inch medallions (use floss or dental string for clean cuts). Place on a parchment-lined plate and chill while you prep the nuts.
2. Crush the Nuts
Lock your hand crank cheese grater with its suction base. Insert the crushing blade. Feed in the nuts—a few quick cranks deliver perfectly coarse crumbs ready for coating.
3. Coat the Medallions
Gently press each goat cheese round into the crushed nuts, coating all sides. The crumbs stick beautifully for maximum crunch.
4. Serve & Enjoy
Arrange on a platter. Drizzle with honey and scatter fresh herbs. Serve immediately (room temp for creaminess) or chill until ready—pair with crackers or fruit.
🍇Tips & Twists
Herb Boost – Mix crushed rosemary into the nuts before coating.
Spicy Kick – Add a pinch of cayenne to the nut crumbs.
Sweet Version – Roll in Geedel-crushed pistachios + drizzle extra honey.
Salad Topper – Pan-sear lightly for warm, melty centers over greens.
Make-Ahead – Coat and refrigerate up to 1 day; let sit 10 minutes before serving.
🧀Conclusion: Bites That Impress Every Time
These Nut-Crusted Goat Cheese medallions are elegant yet effortless—creamy, crunchy, and always a hit. With the rotary grater, turning nuts into the perfect coating is as simple as a few cranks.
