Mini Fresh Goat Cheese Cheesecakes

Yield: 4

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons savory crushed crackers
• 3.5 tablespoons melted butter
• 7oz fresh French goat cheese
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 pinch freshly cracked pepper
• 1 pomegranate’s seeds

Directions

1. Equipment: circular ring mold; biscuit cutter or deep cookie cutter
2. Mix the butter with the crushed cookies and arrange evenly in a thin layer in the bottom of the mold.
3. Whisk the French goat cheese with cream, salt and pepper, and place on top of the cookie crust.
4. Press firmly to even out. Remove the mold. Add pomegranate seeds and serve.

Tip

Pairs well with hard cider, an aromatic white such as a Chenin Blanc, or Port.