Description
A refreshing and elegant Watermelon and Goat Cheese Appetizer that combines juicy seedless watermelon slices with creamy whipped goat cheese, garnished with crisp Persian cucumber and a splash of fresh lime juice. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a light starter to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
Produce
- 1 mini seedless watermelon (Dulcinea preferably)
- 1 Persian cucumber
- 2-3 limes
Dairy
- 6-8 ounces goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons milk or more to make creamy
Instructions
- Prepare the Watermelon: Wash the mini seedless watermelon thoroughly. Cut a thin slice off one side of the watermelon to create a flat, stable surface. Roll the watermelon on this flat side for stability while slicing.
- Slice Watermelon Pieces: Cut the watermelon into 1-inch wide slices. Lay each slice flat on a cutting board.
- Cut Shapes from Watermelon: Using a 1¼ to 1½ inch round or square cookie cutter, cut shapes out of the watermelon slices.
- Create Indentations: With the small end of a melon baller, scoop half-round indentations from the center of each watermelon piece, making space for the goat cheese filling.
- Whip Goat Cheese Filling: In a bowl, whip the goat cheese with milk until creamy and smooth. Adjust the amount of milk to achieve a pipeable consistency.
- Assemble the Appetizers: Transfer the whipped goat cheese into a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe the cheese into the watermelon indentations.
- Garnish: Thinly slice the Persian cucumber and place a small slice atop each goat cheese-filled watermelon piece.
- Finish and Serve: Arrange the appetizers on a flat plate. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top to add a tangy brightness, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a mini seedless watermelon like Dulcinea for ease of handling and sweetness.
- The milk quantity can be adjusted to achieve the perfect creamy consistency for piping.
- Fresh lime juice adds a nice zing and balances the sweetness of the watermelon and creaminess of the goat cheese.
- For a decorative presentation, use a star tip on the piping bag to create pretty shapes with the goat cheese.
- Serve immediately to keep the watermelon fresh and avoid sogginess.
- You can chill the assembled appetizers briefly before serving for a cool, refreshing bite.
