Herbed Goat Cheese Crisps: The Minimalist’s Miracle of Melted Molecules
Crispy rounds of baked goat cheese infused with thyme and black pepper - tangy, airy, and perfectly portioned. A single-ingredient transformation that proves chemistry can be deliciously simple.
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Nutritional Overview
(per 4 crisps)
Calories: 150 kcal
Protein: 8 g
Fat: 12 g
Carbohydrates: 1 g
(Values approximate.)
Ingredients
(makes 8–10 crisps)
100 g soft goat cheese
½ tsp dried thyme
¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Pinch sea salt
Method
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Line tray with parchment and spoon small dollops of goat cheese (~1 tbsp each).
Flatten slightly, sprinkle thyme and pepper.
Bake 8–10 minutes until edges turn deep gold and bubbly.
Cool completely to crisp before lifting.
The Science of the Snack
When goat cheese bakes, casein proteins and milk fat separate and then rebind into a porous, crispy lattice - a Maillard marvel. Goat milk’s short- and medium-chain fatty acids enhance satiety and digestibility (Haenlein, 2004). The herbs’ polyphenols add antioxidative synergy while limiting lipid oxidation during baking. This minimalist recipe exemplifies keto chemistry: fewer ingredients, maximal flavour yield.
References
Haenlein, G. F. W. (2004). Goat milk in human nutrition. Small Ruminant Research.
McCord, J. M. (2000). Antioxidant enzyme regulation in food preparation. Free Radical Biology & Medicine.
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