Cherry, Basil and Goat Cheese Skewers with Honey Dijon Glaze and Almond Crunch

Ingredients

• 24 fresh sweet cherries, pitted
• 8 oz goat cheese, chilled and cut into 24 cubes
• 24 small fresh basil leaves
• 12 small wooden skewers
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
• 1/3 cup sliced almonds
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp flaky sea salt
• fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
• lemon zest, for garnish (optional)
• extra honey for drizzling (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and sliced almonds and cook, stirring often, 2 to 3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Sprinkle with the flaky salt and let cool completely.

   3 min
2. 2

   In a small bowl, whisk the honey, lemon juice, Dijon and black pepper until smooth.

3. 3

   Thread a cherry, a basil leaf folded in half and a cube of goat cheese onto each skewer. Add another cherry if your skewers are long enough.

4. 4

   Arrange the skewers on a serving platter.

5. 5

   Brush or drizzle the honey glaze evenly over the skewers.

6. 6

   Sprinkle generously with the toasted almond crunch.

7. 7

   Garnish with basil leaves, a little lemon zest and an extra drizzle of honey, if you like.

8. 8

   Serve right away, or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving.