Citrus Free Goat Cheese with Hot Honey and Pistachios
Warm, golden-edged goat cheese straight from the oven is already a showstopper, and drizzling it with spiced honey and crunchy pistachios takes it completely over the top. The cheese goes soft and slightly puffed in the oven, creating a creamy, luscious base that soaks up every drop of that pepper-flake-infused honey. A quick stovetop warm-up is all it takes to make the honey fluid and fragrant — no fuss, no special equipment. Fresh thyme and cracked black pepper scattered on top add an herby, earthy finish that balances the sweetness beautifully. Many hot honey recipes lean on citrus to cut through the richness, but the apple cider vinegar here does that job perfectly, giving the sauce just enough brightness without any orange or lemon in sight. Scoop it up with gluten-free crackers or crisp vegetable slices and you have an appetizer that looks like it came from a restaurant but took almost no time at all. It's the kind of dish that disappears fast, so you might want to double it.
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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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