Spicy Honey-Roasted DulceVida™ Nectarines with Herby Whipped Goat Cheese

Serves 4, as an appetizer

INGREDIENTS

Roasted Nectarines

4 DulceVida nectarines (mix of white and yellow), halved and cored

2 tablespoons honey

4 tablespoons salted butter, melted

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Herby Whipped Goat Cheese

8 oz. goat cheese, softened

4 oz. full-fat cream cheese, softened

1 tablespoon honey

2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped

2 tablespoons fresh mint, finely chopped

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Optional: 1 teaspoon fresh lime zest

Optional: 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

Arrange the nectarine halves cut-side down in an oven-safe skillet or baking dish. Drizzle evenly with the honey and melted butter. Roast for 10 minutes. Flip the nectarines, sprinkle with the red pepper flakes, and return to the oven for another 10 minutes, or until tender and caramelized.

Meanwhile, combine the goat cheese, cream cheese, honey, basil, mint, salt, and black pepper in a food processor. Process until smooth and fluffy.

To serve, spoon about 2 tablespoons of the whipped goat cheese onto each plate and top with two nectarine halves. If desired, garnish with lime zest, chopped pistachios, and a drizzle of the pan juices before serving.