Step-by-step recipe for gastronomic apple tartare with goat cheese and thyme. A fresh and quick snack in 15 minutes from crispy Cosmic Crisp apples.
Description, taste and role of the variety
Apple tartare is a fresh, cool format in which texture becomes the main focus.
Cosmic Crisp is ideal for this type of presentation. Its dense pulp allows you to cut the apple into small cubes - the pieces retain their shape, remain juicy and give a clean, expressive crunch. Possession variety
Paired with soft goat cheese, thyme and olive oil, the flavor unfolds in layers: first the freshness and sweetness of the apple, then the creamy depth of the cheese, and finally the light spiciness of the rose pepper.
Apple tartare is a fresh, cool format in which texture becomes the main focus.
Cosmic Crisp is ideal for this type of presentation. Its dense pulp allows you to cut the apple into small cubes - the pieces retain their shape, remain juicy and give a clean, expressive crunch. The variety has a natural sweetness with a slight sourness, so the tartare is balanced without excess sugar.
Paired with soft goat cheese, thyme and olive oil, the flavor develops in layers: first the freshness and sweetness of the apple, then the creamy depth of the cheese, and finishing with the slight spiciness of pink pepper.
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Time and calories
Cooking time: 10–15 minutes
Yield: 2 servings
Calories: ~220–260 kcal per serving (depending on the amount of cheese and butter)
Ingredients
Walnuts or pecans - 15-20 g (for texture)
Preparation
Step 1
Cut Cosmic Crisp into small, neat cubes (approximately 5–7 mm).
Step 2
Add olive oil, thyme leaves and a pinch of salt.
Stir gently to maintain the shape of the cubes.
Step 3
Using a pastry ring, place the apple mixture onto a plate, compacting it slightly.
Spread goat cheese on top - you can use soft pieces or small quenelles.
Sprinkle with lightly crushed pink peppercorns and chopped nuts.
Serving and storage
Serve immediately after assembly to preserve the juiciness and signature Cosmic Crisp crunch.
About the brand “Sobrano v sadu”
“Sobrano v sadu” is an apple brand from Lebedyan, Lipetsk region. Our mission is to discover the taste of real apples. We grow 8 premium varieties and deliver them to large federal and regional chains.