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PESTO GOAT CHEESE CRACKERS

Active Time : 20 minutes
Total Time : several hours
Serves : 20 servings
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 cup packed organic fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup Culinary Circle Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts toasted, divided
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 tablespoons organic extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 ounces Culinary Circle Soft Goat Cheese
  • 1 package organic wheat thin crackers
  • 1 pint organic sweet grape tomatoes cut in half diagonally
DIRECTIONS

In food processor, combine basil, Parmesan, ΒΌ cup toasted walnuts and garlic; salt and pepper to taste. Process until finely chopped, scraping bowl as needed.

With processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil; scraping bowl as needed. Add goat cheese; continue processing until well combined.

Transfer mixture to a large piece of plastic wrap. Form into a 2-inch diameter log (about 12 inches long); roll-up tightly in plastic wrap, twisting the ends to seal tightly. Refrigerator several hours or overnight.

Place remaining walnuts in a shallow dish. Remove plastic wrap from cheese log; roll cheese log in walnuts, pressing nuts into sides.

Place cheese on a platter with tomatoes in a bowl. Spread cheese on crackers; top with tomatoes.