Sesame Free Goat Cheese with Hot Honey and Pistachios
Creamy, tangy, and just a little bit fiery, this baked appetizer is the kind of dish that disappears within minutes at any gathering. Fresh chèvre goes into the oven until it's soft, golden at the edges, and practically begging to be scooped up. A quick stovetop hot honey — made with raw honey, red pepper flakes, and a splash of apple cider vinegar — gets spooned over the top while everything is still warm, creating that irresistible sweet-heat contrast. Crunchy dry-roasted pistachios and fresh thyme finish it off with texture and an herby brightness that ties the whole thing together. Many store-bought dips and spreads sneak in tahini or sesame oil, so making this from scratch means you stay completely in control of every ingredient. It comes together with minimal effort and goes straight from the baking dish to the table, which is always a win for entertaining. Pair it with gluten free crackers or sliced vegetables and watch it vanish.
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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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