Recipes and a Fork » Blackberry http://recipesandafork.com Simple recipes for the simple kitchen Sat, 10 Sep 2011 17:29:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Goat Cheese with Honey, Blackberries and Walnuts http://recipesandafork.com/2011/07/31/goat-cheese-with-honey-blackberries-and-walnuts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=goat-cheese-with-honey-blackberries-and-walnuts http://recipesandafork.com/2011/07/31/goat-cheese-with-honey-blackberries-and-walnuts/#comments Sun, 31 Jul 2011 22:40:03 +0000 Recipes and a Fork http://recipesandafork.com/?p=2285 The Luscious Plate.  Cheese and honey is Europe’s sweetest simplicity at its finest.  Try Catalonia’s version with a mild fresh goat cheese.  Goat Cheese with Honey, Blackberries and Walnuts is the light delight that ends a meal.  The creaminess of … Continue reading →]]>


The Luscious Plate. 

Cheese and honey is Europe’s sweetest simplicity at its finest.  Try Catalonia’s version with a mild fresh goat cheese.  Goat Cheese with Honey, Blackberries and Walnuts is the light delight that ends a meal.  The creaminess of goat cheese coupled with smooth honey along with a burst of blackberries and a crunch of walnuts is a delectable combination on one plate.  Goat Cheese with Honey, Blackberries and Walnuts can be prepared in minutes and its sweetness can be savored in multiple bites.

Goat Cheese with Sage Honey, Fresh Blackberries and Walnuts

Goat Cheese round topped with Sage Honey

Fresh Blackberries and Walnuts

Goat Cheese with Sage Honey, Fresh Blackberries and Walnuts.  Enjoy!

 

Goat Cheese with Honey, Blackberries and Walnuts
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Author: Adapted from Platter of Figs and Other Recipes by David Tanis Prep time: 10 mins Total time: 10 mins Serves: 6

Ingredients

  • 8 oz log mild goat cheese
  • 6 generous teaspoons sage honey or other artisanal honey
  • 18-24 walnut halves, unsalted
  • 24-30 fresh blackberries
Instructions
  1. Slice the goat cheese log into 6 rounds with a thin sharp knife (or cheese wire, if you have one). Place each round onto 6 small plates.
  2. Top each round with a generous teaspoonful of honey.
  3. Arrange 3-4 walnuts on one side of each plate around the goat cheese. Place 4-5 blackberries on the other side of each plate around the goat cheese. Serve and enjoy!
Serving size: 1 small plate Calories: 185 Fat: 14 g Saturated fat: 6 g Unsaturated fat: 7 g : 9 g Sugar: 4 g Fiber: 2 g Protein: 8 g Cholesterol: 17 mg

 

Notes.  If sage honey is not available, try another artisanal honey such as lavender, eucaplytus or wildflower.  And to accommodate those with nut allergies, skip the walnuts.  The creamy goat cheese and burst of blackberries are still a great combination.

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The Lovely Berry Bite.

Raspberries, blueberries, blackberries – oh my!  Summer’s pop-in-your-mouth delights sing well with chocolate and toffee bits in these confections.  The Mixed-Berry Chocolate-Toffee Bite is the sweetness after dinner and the balance to a cup of coffee.  Sprinkles of zest add another note of flavor and makes them even more pleasing to the eye.  No need for baking.  It just takes a quick hand to top melted chocolate for the wonderful Mixed-Berry Chocolate-Toffee Bites.

The Ingredients

Chopped Chocolate, Toffee Bits, and Orange Zest

Chocolate Rounds on Chilled Sheet

 

 

Mixed-Berry Chocolate-Toffee Bites

Author: Adapted from Bon Appetit, August 2008 Serves: Yields approx. 25 bites

Ingredients
  • 2 cups of mixed berries, including raspberries, blueberries and blackberries
  • 1 1/2 tsp zest of an orange, divided between 1 tsp and 1/2 tsp (optional)
  • 3 oz chocolate covered toffee (or two 1.4oz Heath or Skor bars), chopped into 1/4″ pieces
  • 6 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
Instructions
  1. Line a large baking sheet with foil. Place the lined sheet in the freezer.
  2. Melt the chopped chocolate in a small bowl set over a saucepan or pot of simmering water. Be sure the bowl does not touch the water. Allow the chocolate to sit undisturbed until it begins to melt, then stir the chocolate until it is smooth. Remove the bowl from over the water. Optional: Stir in 1 tsp orange zest into the melted chocolate. Otherwise set aside the zest to top each bite.
  3. To assemble the bites, make sure the berries, zest and chocolate toffee pieces are close by as you will have to work quickly. Remove the lined sheet from the freezer. Pour 1 teaspoonful of the melted chocolate onto the sheet 1” apart to create a round. The chilled baking sheet will create a base for the chocolate round so do not spread the chocolate. Place at least 1 berry and 1 chocolate toffee bit on each melted top of a round. Sprinkle the zest on top of each round. Place baking sheet into a refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to allow the chocolate to set completely.
  4. Remove chilled sheet from the refrigerator.  Make sure your hands are cold and carefully remove bites from foil. The bites can be removed by using one hand to lift each bite and the other hand to peel the foil from the bite in the opposite direction. Place on a plate or serving tray and enjoy!
Serving size: 2 bites Calories: 120 Fat: 6 g Saturated fat: 4 g Unsaturated fat: 2 g : 16 g Sugar: 13 g Fiber: 2 g Protein: 1 g Cholesterol: 1 mg
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The Refreshing Burst..

Nature’s blackberries are not for email or to make a call.  They are bite-sized treats.  Why not dress them up for a dish that’s tart, tangy and sweet? Blackberries with Mint Tea Syrup and Yogurt is a burst in your mouth.  A wonderful dessert on a hot day or dish for a healthy breakfast.  This recipe is too simple.

Blackberries with Mint Tea Syrup and Yogurt

Bag in Steeped Tea [left] and Mint Tea Syrup [right]

 

 

Blackberries with Mint Tea Syrup

 

Blackberries with Mint Tea Syrup and Yogurt

Author: Adapted from Bon Appetit, June 2008 by Amy Finley Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 20 mins Serves: 4

Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup boiling water
  • 1 mint tea bag
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp fresh mint, chopped
  • 4 cups blackberries
  • 4 tbsp plain whole milk yogurt
  • 4-8 fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
  1. To steep tea, remove boiling water from heat and allow to cool for 1 minute. Pour hot water over tea bag and allow to sit for for 1 minute. Some tea brands instruct that its tea to steep longer, so follow the brand’s instructions. Remove tea bag.
  2. Add sugar to hot tea to prepare syrup. Stir sugar until it dissolves. Allow syrup to cool for 2-3 minutes, then add chopped mint.
  3. Rinse blackberries in water to clean. Divide blackberries in four small bowls or cups. Evenly distribute syrup by pouring 1 tbsp over each serving of blackberries. Evenly distribute yogurt by pouring 1 tbsp over each serving Garnish the top of each with 1-2 fresh mint leaves
Serving size: 1 cup Calories: 105 Fat: 1.5 g Saturated fat: 0.6 g Unsaturated fat: 0.9 g : 23 g Sugar: 4.5 g Fiber: 8 g Protein: 2 g Cholesterol: 4 mg

 
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