Sweet Potato & Goat Cheese (Printable Version)
Crispy sweet potato rounds with goat cheese, toasted walnuts, and honey make an elegant appetizer that's surprisingly simple to prepare.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into ½-inch rounds (about 20 slices)
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Topping
04 - 4 oz (115 g) goat cheese, softened
05 - ¼ cup chopped walnuts, lightly toasted
06 - 2 tbsp honey, plus more for drizzling
07 - 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)
08 - Pinch of ground cinnamon (optional)
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Arrange the sweet potato slices on the baking sheet. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping once, until tender and slightly golden. Let cool slightly.
03 - In a small bowl, mix softened goat cheese with 1 tbsp honey and a pinch of cinnamon if using.
04 - Spread a small amount of the goat cheese mixture on each roasted sweet potato round. Top with toasted walnuts and a few thyme leaves.
05 - Drizzle each bite with a little extra honey just before serving.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Ready in just 40 minutes
- Makes an elegant appetizer with minimal ingredients
- Naturally gluten free and vegetarian friendly
- Perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors
02 -
- Excellent make ahead appetizer
- Perfect balance of sweet savory creamy and crunchy
- Can be served warm or at room temperature
- Naturally gluten free for guests with dietary restrictions
03 -
- Select sweet potatoes of similar diameter for uniform presentation and even cooking
- Toast walnuts in a dry pan until fragrant about 5 minutes watching carefully to prevent burning
- For creamiest topping mixture beat goat cheese with a fork before adding other ingredients