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