by CASEY CHEEK, ALLTYPESOFBOWLS.COM

apps / dips / meat free / quick meals 

Prep Time: 5 Min | Cook Time: 10 Min | Total Time: 15 Min

Ingredients:

• 8 oz honey or regular goat cheese
• 4 oz cup ricotta
• 2 tbsp + 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp fresh thyme
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
• 1 cup strawberries, chopped
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
  

Directions:

1. In a food processor, blend the goat cheese, ricotta, olive oil, salt, cracked black pepper, red pepper flakes, 2 tbsp of honey, and thyme on high speed until creamy and fully incorporated. Transfer to a shallow serving bowl.
2. Add the strawberries and honey to a pan and cook on medium low heat. After a couple minutes, add the balsamic vinegar and half the basil. Lower heat and cook for another 5 minutes until strawberries are jammy and the balsamic is reduced.
3. Top the whipped goat cheese with a drizzle of honey, red pepper flakes, and the strawberries. Lastly, top with the rest of the basil.
4. Serve with toasted baguettes or crackers and enjoy!