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Watermelon and Goat Cheese Appetizer Recipe

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This refreshing Watermelon and Goat Cheese Appetizer combines sweet, juicy watermelon with creamy, tangy goat cheese and crisp Persian cucumber, finished with a splash of lime juice. It’s an elegant and simple starter perfect for summer gatherings or light snacks, ready in just 30 minutes to serve six guests.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 mini seedless watermelon (Dulcinea preferably)
  • 6-8 ounces goat cheese
  • 2 tablespoons milk (or more as needed for creaminess)
  • 1 Persian cucumber
  • 2-3 limes

Instructions

  1. Prepare Watermelon Slices: Wash the watermelon thoroughly. Cut a thin slice off one side to create a flat, stable surface. Roll the watermelon on this flat side to maintain stability while cutting. Slice the watermelon into 1-inch wide pieces. Lay the pieces flat on a cutting board and use a 1 1/4-inch to 1 1/2-inch round or square cookie cutter to cut neat shapes from each slice.
  2. Create Indentations: Using the small end of a melon baller tool, carefully scoop out small half-round indentations from the center of each watermelon piece to create a cavity for the goat cheese filling.
  3. Prepare Goat Cheese Filling: In a bowl, whip the goat cheese with 2 tablespoons of milk, adding more milk if necessary, until the mixture is creamy and pipeable.
  4. Assemble Appetizers: Spoon the whipped goat cheese into a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe the cheese into each watermelon indentation, filling the cavities neatly.
  5. Garnish: Cut the Persian cucumber into thin slices and place a small slice atop each cheese-filled watermelon piece as garnish.
  6. Finish and Serve: Arrange the appetizers on a flat plate. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top to enhance brightness and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Choose a firm, seedless watermelon for easier cutting and better presentation.
  • Adjust milk quantity to achieve desired goat cheese creaminess.
  • For a touch of sweetness contrast, drizzle a small amount of honey over the assembled appetizer before serving.
  • These appetizers are best served fresh to maintain crispness of watermelon and cucumber.
  • Can be prepared shortly before serving to keep the ingredients fresh and flavors vibrant.

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