mini berry goat cheese cakes

Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
Indianapolis, IN

When I saw these in Family Circle Magazine a few weeks ago I knew I had to share. Now can anyone tell me where I can buy goat cheese? I need to make these ASAP! 07-09-15

yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For mini berry goat cheese cakes

  • 8 oz
    gingersnaps
  • 4 Tbsp
    unsalted butter, melted
  • 8 oz
    goat cheese, room temperature
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2/3 c
    plus 1 tbsp. sugar
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 c
    blackberries
  • 1 c
    raspberries
  • 1 c
    blueberries
  • mint leaves for garnish (optional)

How To Make mini berry goat cheese cakes

  • 1
    Crush gingersnaps in a food processor; process until finely ground (makes about 1 cup). Pour in melted butter; process until well combined.
  • 2
    Insert 12 liners in a standard-size square or round muffin pan. Press 2 Tbsp. of the ground gingersnaps firmly into each liner.
  • 3
    Beat goat cheese and cream cheese with a hand mixer on low until smooth. Add 2/3 cup of the sugar and the salt; beat until combined. Incorporate eggs one at a time, then add vanilla. Beat on high until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  • 4
    Pour evenly into muffin liners. Bake at 350º for 15 minutes, until set. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold.
  • 5
    Meanwhile, combine blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, remaining 1 Tbsp. sugar and 1 Tbsp. WATER in a pot. Cook over medium heat until berries burst, about 5 minutes. Cool. Refrigerate until using.
  • 6
    Remove cakes from pan and peel off liners. Spoon berries on top of each cake and garnish with mint leaves if desired.
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