Cashew Free Goat Cheese with Hot Honey and Pistachios
Warm, tangy goat cheese straight from the oven, pooled with spicy-sweet honey and scattered with crunchy pistachios — this appetizer is the kind of thing that disappears before you even sit down. The chèvre bakes until soft and slightly puffed, creating a creamy base that soaks up every drop of that red pepper and apple cider vinegar-spiked honey. Fresh thyme and cracked black pepper round out the flavors in a way that feels effortlessly sophisticated. Many crowd-pleasing dips and spreads sneak in cashew cream or mixed-nut toppings, but this one keeps things straightforward — pistachios are the only nut in the mix, so you know exactly what you're working with. It comes together in one small baking dish, which means minimal cleanup and maximum impact on a snack board. Pair it with gluten free crackers or crisp sliced vegetables and watch it become the centerpiece of 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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