Tarragon Goat Cheese Mousse
Light, savory mousse of ricotta and goat cheese perfumed with roasted garlic, chives, and fresh tarragon.
Ingredients
- 15 oz. ricotta cheese
- 4 oz. goat cheese
- 1 whole head garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 2 5-inch sprigs tarragon
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Slice top from head of garlic and place on a large square of aluminum foil.
- Drizzle olive oil over the top and wrap tightly in the foil.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until soft and lightly browned.
- Drain the ricotta cheese in a cheesecloth-lined strainer for about an hour.
- In a food processor, mince the herbs.
- Squeeze the soft garlic out of the head and into the herbs.
- Add cheeses, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Process until blended and smooth.
- Chill before serving with crackers.
Notes
Oven-roasting the garlic softens its flavor and enhances sweetness. Draining the ricotta keeps the mousse light and creamy.
