3 Kicked Up Schmeers Recipe

Name: 3 Kicked Up Schmeers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces goat cheese, softened; 1/2 cup drained and chopped oil-cured sun-dried tomatoes; 1/4 cup black olives, pitted and chopped; 1/2 cup lightly toasted pine nuts; 2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet onions, such as Vidalia or Maui; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 tablespoon sour cream; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; Pinch salt; Pinch cayenne; 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives; 2 ounces smoked salmon, roughly chopped; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, or to taste; 1 tablespoon sour cream; 2 teaspoons orange liqueur; 1/2 cup roughly chopped strawberries, drained

Servings: persons

12 ounces goat cheese, softened
1/2 cup drained and chopped oil-cured sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 cup black olives, pitted and chopped
1/2 cup lightly toasted pine nuts
2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet onions, such as Vidalia or Maui
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Pinch salt
Pinch cayenne
2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
2 ounces smoked salmon, roughly chopped
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons granulated sugar, or to taste
1 tablespoon sour cream
2 teaspoons orange liqueur
1/2 cup roughly chopped strawberries, drained

1
In a bowl, cream the goat cheese with a rubber spatula.
2
Add the remaining ingredients and mix well to combine.
3
Adjust seasoning, to taste, and serve with warm bagels.
4
In a bowl, cream together the cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and cayenne with a rubber spatula.
5
Fold in the chives and mix well.
6
Fold in the salmon and mix well.
7
Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
8
In a bowl, cream together the cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, and Grand Marnier until smooth.
9
Fold in the strawberries.
10
Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

1035

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces goat cheese, softened, 1/2 cup drained and chopped oil-cured sun-dried tomatoes, 1/4 cup black olives, pitted and chopped, 1/2 cup lightly toasted pine nuts, and more.

Yes, 3 Kicked Up Schmeers falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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3 Kicked Up Schmeers

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