Polenta Half-Moons with Whipped Goat Cheese Recipe

Name: Polenta Half-Moons with Whipped Goat Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup instant polenta; Vegetable oil cooking spray; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan; 4 ounces goat cheese, at room temperature; 3 tablespoons heavy cream, at room temperature; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup instant polenta
Vegetable oil cooking spray
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan
4 ounces goat cheese, at room temperature
3 tablespoons heavy cream, at room temperature
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

1
Cook's Note: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Arrange the pine nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet.
2
Bake until lightly toasted, 6-8 minutes.
3
Cool completely before using.
4
For the polenta: Preheat the broiler.
5
Bring 3 cups water and the salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
6
Stir in the polenta and continue to stir until the polenta is thick, 5 to 8 minutes.
7
Transfer the polenta to a sheet of parchment paper.
8
Roll the polenta into a 2 1/2-diameter log.
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Refrigerate until cool, 30 minutes.
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Spray a heavy baking sheet with vegetable oil cooking spray.
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Slice the polenta into 1/8-inch-thick slices.
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Cut each slice of polenta in half to make half-moon shapes and arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
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Brush with the olive oil and sprinkle with the Parmesan.
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Broil until the cheese is golden, 6 to 7 minutes.
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Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
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For the goat cheese: Beat the goat cheese, cream, basil, salt and pepper in a medium bowl using an electric hand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, 1 minute.
17
Stir in the pine nuts.
18
Using two spoons to measure, place 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon-size dollops of the goat cheese mixture on top of the polenta slices and serve.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 cup instant polenta, Vegetable oil cooking spray, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Polenta Half-Moons with Whipped Goat Cheese falls under the General 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.

Polenta Half-Moons with Whipped Goat Cheese

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