Spiced Roasted Sweets with Honey Whipped Goat Cheese
Spiced Roasted Sweets with Honey Whipped Goat Cheese
Ingredients
For the Spiced Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch irregular chunks
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Honey Whipped Goat Cheese
- 4 ounces goat cheese, softened
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
For Garnish
- 1 tablespoon honey, for drizzling, as needed
- 1/4 cup pistachios, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the sweet potato chunks, cornstarch, olive oil, smoked paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the sweet potatoes are evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Ensure they are not overcrowded to allow for even roasting and crisping.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are tender on the inside and crispy and slightly caramelized on the outside.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
While the sweet potatoes are roasting, prepare the honey whipped goat cheese. In a food processor, combine the softened goat cheese, cream cheese, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Add 2 tablespoons of honey to the goat cheese mixture and blend again until fully incorporated and the mixture is light and fluffy.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
To assemble, spread a generous dollop of the honey whipped goat cheese across the bottom of individual serving bowls or a platter.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Pile the warm roasted sweet potato chunks on top of the whipped goat cheese.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Drizzle with additional honey, if desired, and garnish with chopped pistachios and fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Spiced Roasted Sweets with Honey Whipped Goat Cheese
Ingredients
For the Spiced Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch irregular chunks
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Honey Whipped Goat Cheese
- 4 ounces goat cheese, softened
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
For Garnish
- 1 tablespoon honey, for drizzling, as needed
- 1/4 cup pistachios, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a large bowl, combine the sweet potato chunks, cornstarch, olive oil, smoked paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the sweet potatoes are evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Ensure they are not overcrowded to allow for even roasting and crisping.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are tender on the inside and crispy and slightly caramelized on the outside.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
While the sweet potatoes are roasting, prepare the honey whipped goat cheese. In a food processor, combine the softened goat cheese, cream cheese, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Add 2 tablespoons of honey to the goat cheese mixture and blend again until fully incorporated and the mixture is light and fluffy.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
To assemble, spread a generous dollop of the honey whipped goat cheese across the bottom of individual serving bowls or a platter.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Pile the warm roasted sweet potato chunks on top of the whipped goat cheese.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Drizzle with additional honey, if desired, and garnish with chopped pistachios and fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min