Description
A refreshing and elegant summer appetizer featuring sweet, juicy watermelon topped with creamy goat cheese infused with honey, garnished with fresh mint and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Perfect for hot days and entertaining guests with minimal preparation and no cooking required.
Ingredients
Scale
Watermelon
- 3 cups seedless watermelon (cut into 1-inch cubes or rounds)
Goat Cheese Mixture
- 4 ounces goat cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- pinch of salt
Garnishes
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (for drizzling)
- optional: crushed pistachios or black pepper for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Goat Cheese Mixture: In a small bowl, blend the softened goat cheese with honey and a pinch of salt until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring the flavors are well combined.
- Arrange Watermelon: Place the watermelon cubes or rounds evenly on a serving platter, creating an attractive base for the goat cheese topping.
- Top with Goat Cheese: Spoon or pipe a swirl of the goat cheese mixture on top of each watermelon piece, adding a rich contrast to the sweet fruit.
- Garnish: Drizzle the assembled bites lightly with balsamic glaze, sprinkle with fresh chopped mint, and if desired, add crushed pistachios or cracked black pepper to enhance flavor and presentation.
- Serve: Present immediately as a cool, flavorful summer appetizer or light salad bite that delights the palate with every mouthful.
Notes
- Use a melon baller for perfectly round watermelon pieces or a cookie cutter to create fun shapes.
- Chilling all ingredients prior to assembly enhances flavor and texture.
- Substitute honey with agave syrup for a vegan version if preferred.
- Make the goat cheese mixture ahead and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
- Add a sprinkle of freshly cracked black pepper for a subtle spicy note.
