Lupin Free Goat Cheese with Hot Honey and Pistachios
Creamy, golden-edged goat cheese straight from the oven is already a crowd-pleaser, but drizzle it with spiced honey and scatter on crunchy pistachios and you've got something genuinely special. The chèvre softens and puffs in the oven until it's almost spreadable, and that warm honey — spiked with red pepper flakes and a splash of apple cider vinegar — hits every note of sweet, tangy, and gently fiery at once. Fresh thyme leaves add an herby brightness that ties the whole dish together beautifully. Every ingredient here is naturally free from lupin, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden flour derivatives sneaking into your appetizer spread. It comes together in under fifteen minutes and goes straight to the table in the same baking dish, which means minimal cleanup and maximum drama. Serve it with gluten free crackers or crisp sliced vegetables and watch it disappear before you've even sat down.
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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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