Mossy Stone Cheese Appetizer (Printable Version)

Creamy goat cheese rounds coated with herbs for a whimsical and fresh appetizer.

# Ingredient List:

→ Cheeses

01 - 12 small round fresh goat cheese medallions (about 0.88–1.06 oz each)

→ Herb Coating

02 - 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
03 - 1/2 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped (optional)

→ Garnishes (optional)

05 - Edible flowers or microgreens, for serving

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - In a shallow bowl, combine the finely chopped parsley, dill, and chives if using.
02 - Gently roll each goat cheese medallion in the herb mixture, pressing lightly to ensure an even coating on all sides.
03 - Place the coated medallions on a serving platter and nestle with edible flowers or microgreens for a woodland presentation.
04 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They look sophisticated and whimsical at the same time, making people smile before they even taste them.
  • Requires no cooking or special skills, yet feels impressive enough for a dinner party.
  • The fresh herb coating practically melts on your tongue, and you can make them in under 15 minutes.
02 -
  • Cold cheese rolls much more easily than room temperature, so take yours out of the fridge just 5 minutes before coating, never longer.
  • Don't skip the gentle pressing—rough handling tears the delicate cheese, but the right amount of pressure makes the herbs grip like they grew there naturally.
03 -
  • Keep your cheese cold and your hands dry when coating—wet fingers make the herbs slide off before they stick.
  • A shallow wide bowl works better than a deep one because you can roll the cheese more naturally and coat all sides without the herbs getting stuck in corners.
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