Carrageenan Free Goat Cheese with Hot Honey and Pistachios
Warm, golden-edged goat cheese draped in spiced honey and scattered with crunchy pistachios is the kind of appetizer that disappears before you've even finished pouring the drinks. The chèvre goes into the oven with just a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of flaky sea salt, and in under ten minutes it transforms into something soft, slightly puffed, and absolutely irresistible. While the cheese bakes, a quick stovetop honey gets coaxed into something special with red pepper flakes and a splash of apple cider vinegar — all clean, straightforward ingredients with no thickeners or additives to worry about. That matters more than it sounds, because many store-bought flavored honeys and specialty cheeses sneak in stabilizers that aren't always obvious on the label. Here, every component is exactly what it says it is. Fresh thyme and cracked black pepper finish the dish with an herby, aromatic lift that balances the heat and the richness of the cheese. Scoop it up with gluten-free crackers or crisp vegetable slices and watch it become the most requested thing you bring to any gathering.
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6 servings
- 8 oz fresh goat cheese (chèvre), at room temperature
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp flaky sea salt
For the hot honey
- 3 tbsp raw honey
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
For serving
- ⅓ cup dry-roasted pistachios, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- gluten free crackers or sliced vegetables, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the goat cheese in a small baking dish or oven-safe skillet, drizzle with the olive oil, and sprinkle with the flaky sea salt.
- 2
Bake the goat cheese for 8–10 minutes, until the edges are just beginning to turn golden and the cheese is soft and slightly puffed.
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