Farmer's Cheese with Honey, Raisins, Cinnamon, and Toasted Walnuts
- Difficulty: Easy
- Servings: 4 to 6
- Nutritional Information per Serving (1 of 6): Calories 225; Total Fat 11 g; Saturated Fat 2 g; Carbohydrates 23 g; Dietary Fiber 1 g; Sugar 16 g; Protein 11 g; Cholesterol 13 mg; Sodium 317 mg
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Preparation Time: 5 minutes
- Cooking Time: 18 minutes
Indulge in the irresistible warmth of melty farmer's cheese topped with sweet honey, plump raisins, fragrant cinnamon, and crunchy toasted walnutsa simple yet decadent treat that captures the comforting essence of classic favorites like mac and cheese. This easy recipe will inspire you to gather friends and family for a cozy, crowd-pleasing snack that's ready in minutes.
Ingredients
- cup toasted walnuts
- 1 pound farmer's cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey
- cup raisins
- Several dashes of ground cinnamon
- Salt, to taste
- Crackers or bread, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F.
- Scatter the walnuts on a baking sheet and roast, shaking the pan once or twice for even toasting. Roast until they deepen in color and release a nutty aroma, about 15 minutes.
- Remove the walnuts and let them cool completely.
- Switch the oven to broil.
- In a large bowl, combine the farmer's cheese, honey, raisins, cinnamon, salt, and cooled walnuts. Mix thoroughly and transfer to a small baking dish (a disposable aluminum one works perfectly).
- Broil until the top bubbles and turns golden brown, about 2 to 3 minuteswatch closely to avoid burning.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with crackers or crusty bread slices. Dive in and savor every gooey, flavorful bite!
