Roasted Radish and Cream Cheese Appetizer

A beautifully delicious app or side, this Roasted Radish and Cream Cheese Appetizer recipe is quick and easy to prepare! The cream cheese spread is filled with fresh, robust flavour while the radishes are roasted until tender in a mild and simple salt and pepper seasoning. Drizzle with honey for a touch of sweetness!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 dozen radishes, (washed and halved lengthwise (you can leave the tails on or remove them))
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 8 ounces cream cheese, (softened (brick-style))
• 3 tablespoons whole milk
• 1 tablespoon chopped chives
• 1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1/2 tablespoon fresh summer savour leaves, (roughly chopped)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon flaked sea salt
• 2 tablespoons honey, (optional)
• more fresh herbs for garnish, (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.
2. 2Toss the prepared radishes with the olive oil, salt, and ground black pepper.
3. 3Roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the radishes are fork-tender.
4. 4Remove the radishes from the oven and allow them to cool to room temperature.
5. 5In the meantime, beat the softened cream cheese with the whole milk until smooth.
6. 6Fold in the chives, thyme, summer savoury, and ground black pepper.
7. 7Smear the cream cheese mixture into an even layer onto a large serving plate or platter. Use a spatula to help create ridges and folds in the cream cheese layer.
8. 8Next, transfer the cooled roasted radishes to the serving plate.
9. 9Top with sea salt, honey, and more fresh herbs for garnish.
10. 10Serve immediately. (If you are preparing this ahead of time, do not add the sea salt, honey, or garnish until ready to serve. Once the radishes are plated, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Do not prepare more than 12-18 hours in advance. Remove from the fridge 30 minutes before serving and top with the salt, honey, and garnish before presenting the dish.)