Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
- 1 medium apple, cored and diced (I recommend a sweet variety like Honeycrisp)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped walnuts or pecans for garnish
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients: shred Gouda, core and dice the apple.
- Soften the cream cheese at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, Gouda, apple, honey, lemon juice, and garlic powder, mixing until well incorporated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve chilled, garnished with nuts if desired.
Notes
- Use a sweet apple variety for best flavor.
- Adjust seasoning based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg