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Have you ever eaten anything with goat cheese? I can’t even explain to you the rich cheesy taste. It’s almost like a combination of cream cheese and ricotta cheese. Of course, all cheese goes great with wine, but your next wine tasting party will be a real hit with these Goat Cheese Appetizers!
What is Goat Cheese?
Goat cheese is made from goat milk. Goat milk is used to make all kinds of cheese such as Gouda, Cheddar, and Brie. Here are some of the different types:
Aged
Goat cheese that is aged is usually French. It comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. You will find that it is usually covered in an edible ash to prevent it from drying out. It has a fluffy middle and a gooey exterior. This is my favorite kind!
Tomme Style
Tomme style basically means a wheel of cheese. This cheese is also covered in an edible ash to prevent the crust from developing.
Blue
Did you know you could get blue goat cheese? Its blue mold is mixed into the curds. As it ages, the flavor changes making it sharper, earthier, and more pungent.
Brie
Goats milk Brie is subtle and refreshing. It is even more subtle and refreshing than traditional cow’s milk. Look for the name Peilloute to try it.
Cheddar
You don’t just get Cheddar cheese from cow’s milk. In fact, goat cheddar has everything you want; its sharp, fruity, and has a distinctive goaty tang.
Gouda
Another of my favorite goat cheeses is Gouda. It is soft and creamy making it perfect as a table cheese. When its aged, it is sweet and delicious with some Carmel overtones.
If these cheeses sound delicious, imagine how much more delicious they are in these appetizers…
Drool Worthy Goat Cheese Appetizers for Your Next Wine Tasting Party
So, you’re hosting a wine tasting party, eh? Well, you’ve got the drinks handled, but what about appetizers that will please everyone in the crowd? More than likely, your first instinct is going to involve goat cheese, and good for you! It’s such a delicious food that you can use in so many different ways! Sweet, salty, soft, or hard - goat cheese can be used in everything and more.
Goat Cheese Appetizers For Your Wine Tasting Party You’ll Wish You Made More OfSo let’s goat started with these yummy appetizers for your next wine tasting party!
This fresh cherry salsa is sweet but savory, spicy but refreshing. Top a log of goat cheese with a few spoonfuls for a spectacular appetizer!
Flavour & Savour
With creamy goat cheese spiked with lemon, onion, dill and a little heat from dried red peppers - these little smoked salmon and goat cheese stuffed mushrooms make perfect appetizers or finger food.
Flavour & Savour
This festive bruschetta is a perfect colorful addition to any party! Cranberry sauce and goat cheese on a warm toasted bruschetta are a match made in heaven!
Melanie Cooks
The perfect “make ahead” dip for your next game day party or family get together. This dip bakes in just 20 minutes and has only 9 ingredients (including salt and pepper)!
Midwest Foodie
Looking for a low carb goat cheese appetizer? This delicious fried eggplant appetizer with tomatoes and goat cheese is a simple yet delicious vegetarian, low carb choice.
Tasty Galaxy
Crispy roasted potatoes are generously topped with goat cheese dressing. Makes a great appetizer or side dish.
Mom Foodie
This sun dried tomato garlic goat cheese dip will convert the tomato haters in your life. The sun dried tomatoes and goat cheese balance each other perfectly!
Biscuits and Grading
Grilled goat cheese bruschetta is toasted on the barbecue grill, smeared with creamy goat cheese, and topped with a bright, flavor-packed tomato, kalamata olive, and herb salad. This recipe is sure to be a party favorite!
Savor With Jennifer
Sweet cherries, tangy goat cheese, and thyme combine perfectly over buttery puff pastry for an easy yet elegant one-bite appetizer everyone will love. This recipe is perfect for any kind of gathering and presents beautifully.
Dash of Jazz
These little puff pastry tarts are filled with tangy goat cheese and fresh dill. They’re easy to make and look beautiful on a appetizer platter. They can also be made ahead of time, frozen, and reheated for the easiest wine party ever!
Nibble and Dine
These vegetarian crostini canapes are topped with goats cheese and roasted and marinated bell peppers. This easy appetizer is a great tasty option for entertaining a crowd.
Slow the Cook Down
Savory goat cheese and honey bites are the perfect appetizer recipe for your next gathering or holiday party. Flaky pastry topped with creamy goat cheese, sweet honey and thyme make an easy entertaining idea!
Easy Goat Cheese and Honey Bites | Puff Pastry Goat Cheese Recipe
Suburban Simplicity
An easy party cheese ball recipe featuring cream cheese, goat cheese, white cheddar, cranberries and fresh thyme.
The Anthony Kitchen
These bacon and goat cheese stuffed mini peppers are a nice, fresh tasting appetizer. They bring a splash of color to your food display at a party.
The Appetizer Chick
Tender goat cheese paired with tangy and sweet rhubarb chutney spread over fresh crusty ciabatta bread: the best goat cheese crostini ready in 10 minutes!
Happy Kitchen
These herb and goat cheese puff pastry bites make the perfect easy party appetizer! Whether you want elegant finger foods for New Year’s Eve or the holidays, or something light for casual entertaining, these puff pastry bites are easy and so delicious!
Delicious on a Dime
This delicious prosciutto wrapped asparagus with goat cheese is such an elegant party appetizer for any occasion. Try your best not to eat them all before your guests arrive!
Foodal
You will love these little (but very filling) BLT tarts with goat cheese! Surprise your guests and family with this quick and easy appetizer.
Berry & Maple
Sweet, savory, creamy and crunchy all in one bite. These can be made a few days ahead of time, and the recipe is also very adaptable.
The Flavor Bender
There’s no denying why goat cheese is so popular for wine tasting parties. You can adapt it to pair with so many different flavors and it’s delicious any way you make it!
With this list of recipes, you’ll be able to make a little of something for everyone - even the picky eaters! Which one are you going to use? Share your favorite goat cheese recipe in the comments!
Other Appetizers for Your Wine Party
The great thing about having a wine tasting party is that different foods pair better with different wines. This means, you can have a smorgasbord of food choices that your guests will love! If you want a little more variety than just goat cheese appetizers, check out some of our other wine tasting appetizers.
- Gluten Free Appetizers
- Baked Brie Appetizers
- Prosciutto Appetizers
- Dairy Free Appetizers
- Delicious and Easy Appetizers
- Egg-Based Appetizers
If you want to learn more about cheese, check out these 50 Books about Cheese that Will Teach You Everything You Need to Know!
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