GOAT CHEESE & PISTACHIO SPREAD

By jarren

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional un-attended time.

Ingredients

• 3 (3.5-ounce) logs of mild soft goat cheese such as Montrachet
• 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 large garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup chopped pistachio nuts, toasted lightly and cooled
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced chives plus chive blades for garnish
• 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices and toasted slightly

Details

Servings 1
Preparation time 45mins
Cooking time 45mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl with an electric mixer beat together the goat cheese, the butter, the garlic paste, the pistachio nuts, the sliced chives, and salt and pepper to taste until the mixture is combined well, spoon the spread into a serving dish, and chill it, its surface covered with plastic wrap, overnight. The spread may be made 2 days in advance and kept covered and chilled. Garnish the spread with the chive blades and serve it with the toasts.