Fresh goat cheese and tomato bites
Fresh goat cheese and tomato bites A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Fresh goat cheese and tomato bites with cumin. SAFETY: check for lactose allergy, peel and seed tomato, slice strawberries thinly.
A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Fresh goat cheese and tomato bites with cumin. SAFETY: check for lactose allergy, peel and seed tomato, slice strawberries thinly.
Difficulty Little dishes, big smiles!
🍽️ 60 g fresh goat cheeseAlternative: sardine 🍽️ 80 g tomatoAlternative: radish 🍽️ 50 g corn tortillaAlternative: bulgur 🍽️ 30 g strawberriesAlternative: orange or kiwi 🫒 1 tbsp olive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil 🍽️ 3 g cuminAlternative: dill 🍽️ 50 g eggAlternative: fresh cheese 2 servings
Melting pieces, perfect for developing chewing safely.
No major allergen identified.
May contain traces of gluten.
per portion
Calories 180 kcal
Protein 11 g
Carbs 11 g
Fat 3 g 1
CHECK freshness of the goat cheese (smell, texture) Break the goat cheese into regular 2 cm pieces (finer for 12-18 months) Wash, peel and seed the tomato, cut into regular 1.5 cm cubes Warm the corn tortilla and cut into VERY small pieces (5 mm) - choking hazard Slice the strawberries thinly (max 3 mm) and remove stems
Take all ingredients out 20 min before (room temperature)
Cutting board Paring knife Kitchen scale Mixing bowl Steamer pot Do NOT serve if baby is lactose-allergic Do not cut too large: choking hazard Always remove tomato seeds and peel Never serve whole round strawberries Do not add salt: baby's immature kidneys Never leave large corn tortilla pieces Cut ALL pieces the same size for even cooking For 12-18 months: thinner pieces (1 cm) CRITICAL: confirm NO lactose allergy before serving Always remove tomato seeds and peel Always slice strawberries thinly Take out 30 min before for better incorporation 2
Mix the small corn tortilla pieces and tomato in a large bowl Add the goat cheese pieces and strawberry slices, mix gently Add the beaten egg as binder Pour in the olive oil and cumin Mix with a wooden spoon Shape the bites with damp hands (diameter 3 cm) Coat each bite with a thin layer of tortilla crumbs Place on a tray lined with parchment Let rest 5 min in the fridge Large bowl Wooden spoon Fork Clean hands Tray lined with parchment Do not overmix: goat cheese breaks Do not add too much flour: bites become too dense Do not forget to make bites compact: otherwise they crumble Do not make bites too big: max 4 cm diameter Do not leave air in the bites Always check egg freshness If the dough is too sticky: add 1 tsp rice flour If too dry: add 1 tsp liquid (water or adapted milk) Shape with damp hands: the bites won't stick Make small round bites for finger food Vary sizes according to age For 24-36 months: bigger bites 3
Preheat the oven to 180°C fan Lightly oil a baking sheet Arrange the bites leaving 2 cm between each Bake in the middle of the oven for 14 min (goat cheese melts fast) Check cooking halfway through Meanwhile, prepare the cumin sauce: yogurt + pinch cumin + 1 tsp olive oil Mix the sauce well and chill Remove the bites when golden Let cool 3-4 min (cheese is HOT inside) Test the temp with a finger: warm Serve immediately with the sauce on the side Baking sheet Pastry brush Fork Tongs Small bowl Timer Do not forget to preheat Do not overcrowd the sheet Do not open the oven in the first 8 min Do not overcook: cheese leaks out Do not serve too hot: cheese burns mouth Always use mild cumin dose Check cooking: golden brown outside, cheese melted For 12-18 months: more moist cooking For 24-36 months: more golden cooking If browning too fast: lower to 160°C Goat cheese melts quickly: don't overcook Sauce: serve cold to preserve probiotics 4
FINAL CHECK: confirm NO lactose allergy before serving Prepare a fresh strawberry slice garnish (thin) Arrange the warm bites on baby's plate Add small thin strawberry pieces around Serve the cumin sauce in a small separate bowl Show how to pick up the bites Serve warm Watch baby during the meal Monitor allergy signs (rash, swelling - lactose) Put leftovers in the fridge Baby plate Small bowl + suction cup Spoon Non-slip cloth Phone (emergency) Do not serve burning hot FINAL CHECK for lactose allergy before serving Always slice strawberries thinly for baby Do not leave baby alone Do not reheat several times NEVER serve goat cheese to lactose-allergic baby Serve warm: flavors are more developed Strawberry adds color and natural sweetness For 12-18 months: cut bites in half, strawberries in 4 Silicone bowl with suction cup Offer 2-3 different sides Keep phone nearby in case of allergic reaction 
