Goat Cheese-Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes with Orange Infusion
Delight your taste buds with these satisfying goat cheese-stuffed cherry tomatoes. The intriguing combination of orange marmalade, garlic, and a hint of hot sauce makes this tapa a flavorful and delightful treat.
Ingredients
- 8 cherry tomatoes
- Kosher or sea salt
- Pinch of sugar
- 2 drops hot sauce such as Tabasco
- 1 small garlic clove finely chopped
- ¼ pound soft fresh goat cheese cubed
- Peel of 2 oranges orange part only, cut into very thin 2-inch strips
- Storebought or homemade Black Olive Paste
- Orange marmalade
- ⅛ teaspoon dried thyme
- Extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Cut the top off each cherry tomato and carefully scoop out the insides.
- In a cup, mix salt, sugar, hot sauce, and finely chopped garlic.
- Sprinkle this mixture over the tomatoes.
- Fill each tomato three-quarters full with cubes of soft fresh goat cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until the tomatoes have softened, and the cheese has melted.
- Once baked, spread a small amount of black olive paste on each tomato.
- Follow with a layer of orange marmalade over the goat cheese.
- Sprinkle dried thyme over each tomato and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serve these delectable goat cheese-stuffed cherry tomatoes at room temperature and enjoy the burst of flavors.
Note:
Feel free to adjust the amount of orange marmalade and hot sauce according to your taste preferences. These tapas are perfect for serving as an appetizer or bringing a sophisticated touch to any gathering.
Feel free to adjust the amount of orange marmalade and hot sauce according to your taste preferences. These tapas are perfect for serving as an appetizer or bringing a sophisticated touch to any gathering.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 90 kcal