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Marinated Caña de Cabra (Spanish Goat Cheese)

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Marinated Caña de Cabra aka Spanish Goat Cheese. Easy and stunning marinated cheese dish perfect for parties or date night!

Originally Posted: October 1st, 2012   |   Updated: February 20th, 2019

water crackers next to a round piece of cana de cabra, a small silver cheese knife, wood board and a red and white linen in the background

If you love cheese or Spanish food, you are going to flip out for this appetizer!

We take Caña de Cabra, a delicious Spanish Goat Cheese and marinate it with smoked paprika, fresh parsley, almonds, extra virgin olive oil and spices for an easy and absolutely STUNNING appetizer that everyone loves!

What is Caña de Cabra?

Caña de Cabra is a soft-ripened Spanish goat cheese. It comes in logs and is usually sliced into rounds. It has a mild yet flavorful earthy taste tinged with citrus. 

What can I substitute for Caña de Cabra?

Caña de Cabra is very similar to Bucheron and 4 Montrachet (both from France). These can be easier to find. Caña de Oveja is the Sheepsmilk version but much more firm and tangy. Bottom line, I would try to find Bucheron.

We were invited to a dinner party and I knew the hosts were going to be serving a beautiful Paella. I wanted to create an easy (make ahead) appetizer infused with some of the flavors of Spain.

Something simple yet elegant that would sure to not only impress but would be delicious and pair well with our meal.

This doesn’t get easier!

You buy the cheese, let it sit out for 15 to 20 minutes to soften.

Blend up a paste in the food processor and pat it on along with some Smoked Paprika.

Yep, that is it. We are talking maybe five minutes of prep time and no cooking.

Marinated Cana de Cabra Spanish Goat Cheese with a slice cut out on top of a water cracker

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Marinated Caña de Cabra (Spanish Goat Cheese)
Prep Time: 5 mins
Resting Time: 15 mins
 

Marinated Caña de Cabra aka Spanish Goat Cheese. Easy and stunning marinated cheese dish perfect for parties or date night!

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: bucheron appetizer, cana de cabra, cheeseboard, goat cheese appetizer, marinated goat cheese, marinated spanish goat cheese
Servings: 10
Calories: 119 kcal
Author: Alyssa Brantley
Marinated Cana de Cabra Spanish Goat Cheese with a slice cut out on top of a water cracker
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Ingredients
  • .75 pounds Caña de Cabra (Spanish Goat Cheese)
  • 1/4 cup toasted, slivered almonds
  • 1/3 cup parsley leaves packed
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika plus more for the rinds
  • 1/2 tsp finely ground sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 T extra virgin olive oil
  • crusty bread or crackers for serving
Instructions

  1. Gather ingredients. Unwrap the cheese and allow the cheese to sit out for 15 to 20 minutes so it softens a bit. This will allow the topping to adhere easier.

    ingredients to make cana de cabra. salt in a ceramic salt hog, rounds of cheese, mas jar of sliced almonds, small mason jar of smoked paprika, pepper mil, fresh parsley and large bottle of olive oil

  2. Place some smoked paprika on a flat plate. 

    Use your fingers to spread some smoked paprika over the rind until it is lightly coated. Note that the beautiful red color of the smoked paprika becomes a bit more vibrant as it sits on the rind so don't go overboard.

  3. Combine almonds, parsley leaves, smoked paprika, sea salt, black pepper and olive oil in the bowl of a food processor.

    Pulse until coarsely but evenly chopped. 

    Transfer mixture to a flat plate. Grab goat cheese medallion and gently pat some of the almond mixture onto the top and bottom of the cheese. You want a thin, but even layer on each cheese medallion.

    combining almonds, spanish paprika, parsley leaves, olive oil and spices in the bowl of a food processor

  4. Continue with remaining rounds, refrigerate and allow to set for at least 2 to 3 hours before serving. 

    Remove from refrigerator at least 20 minutes before serving.

    Serve with crusty bread, crackers or crips veggies and Enjoy!

NOTES:

The nutrition information doesn't include bread, crackers or crisp veggies as that can vary greatly on what you serve this with!

Nutrition Facts
Marinated Caña de Cabra (Spanish Goat Cheese)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 119 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 243mg 10%
Potassium 42mg 1%
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin A 12.4%
Vitamin C 3.2%
Calcium 5.7%
Iron 5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Marinated Cana de Cabra Spanish Goat Cheese with a slice cut out on top of a water cracker

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    • EverydayMaven says

      October 9, 2012 at 6:41 am

      I am with you – that cheese is unbelievable. Can you get it easily in Israel? I hope you can make this – you will love it!

      Reply

  3. Nancy/SpicieFoodie says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:17 am

    Okay, yes I am flipping out about this recipe. It looks amazing! Going to bookmark it and try it soon. Thanks for sharing.

    P.S.
    I can’t wait to see your preview/review of Faith’s cookbook.

    Reply

  8. Amanda says

    October 2, 2012 at 3:40 pm

    Yum! That looks wonderful. I love cheese AND Spanish food, so I’ll have to give this one a go… fingers crossed I can find the cheese in Australia.

    Reply

  13. Eha says

    October 1, 2012 at 7:58 pm

    Hardly think I’ll be able to buy this particular goat cheese in the semi-rural Oz market, but am very interested in the topping, which surely would be just as tasty with another goat cheese 🙂 !

    Reply

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