Ricotta & Goat Cheese Spread with Sun-Dried Tomato Salsa

This delicious spread is a crowd pleaser! Whenever I entertain, I like to not only offer passed hors d’oeuvres, but ones that I also have placed on various tables and buffet stations. And too, I prefer to offer dishes that I can make ahead of time so I  can enjoy my guests and not have to worry about cooking while the guests are mingling in the other room. This Ricotta & Goat Cheese Spread with Sun-Dried Tomato Salsa, especially during the holidays is always popular with our guests. The combination of ricotta and the herbed goat cheese marries perfectly with the sun-dried tomato salsa; also using a combination of sun-dried and fresh tomatoes. You can spread over little toasts, cracker, and even pairs nicely with grilled chicken. It’s just as tasty as it is pretty, and I  can guarantee that it will impress your guests. Super easy to make and even better, should be made ahead of time.

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Ricotta & Goat Cheese Spread with Sun-Dried Tomato Salsa

Course Appetizer

Author Be Fed Again

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh or whole milk ricotta cheese
• 3 ounces goat cheese I prefer herbed goat cheese
• 2 Tablespoons half and half
• 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes packed in olive oil
• 1/2 cup grape tomatoes
• 1 shallot finely minced
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• FOR THE GOAT CHEESE AND RICOTTA SPREAD:
• In a food processor, combine the ricotta and goat cheeses. Add the half and half.
• Process until softened and completely blended and smooth.
• Transfer to a bowl. Cover and refrigerate.
• FOR THE SUN-DRIED TOMATO SALSA:
• Chop the sun-dried tomatoes finely, and place in a bowl.
• Cut the grape tomatoes into quarters and add to the sun-dried tomatoes.
• Add the minced shallot, thyme and garlic to the sun-dried tomatoes, and pour olive oil over.
• Stir mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour.
• To serve, mound the cheese spread on one side of a serving plate. Spoon the sun-dried tomato salsa around the edge of the cheese mound.
• Serve with crackers.