Goat Cheese Dip with Caramelized Shallots, Pomegranate Molasses, & Pistachios
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Serves: 8
Ingredients
Olive oil
2 medium sized shallots, sliced thin
Pinch brown sugar
Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
8 ounces goat cheese
½ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, diced
2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
⅓ cup pistachios, roughly chopped
2-3 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
Crackers or crostini, for dipping
Instructions
In a medium size skillet, add enough olive oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan. Bring to a medium heat, and add sliced shallots. Cook, stirring frequently, until shallots are soft and more translucent, about 5 minutes. Season with some salt and pepper, and sprinkle with a pinch of brown sugar. Continue to cook, stirring frequently and adjusting temperature of pan as needed to make sure shallots don't burn, for another 10 minutes or so until a nice caramelized color. Remove from heat and let cool.
In a bowl, stir or beat together goat cheese, cream, honey, and thyme until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spread dip on a serving plate, top with shallots, then drizzle with pomegranate molasses. Top with pistachios and pomegranate seeds. Serve with crackers or crostini.
Recipe by Wright Family Table at https://www.wrightfamilytable.com/goat-cheese-dip-with-caramelized-shallots-pomegranate-molasses-pistachios/