Yeast 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 salt, and within minutes it's soft, slightly puffed, and ready for its moment. The hot honey comes together on the stovetop in just a few minutes — raw honey, red pepper flakes, and a splash of apple cider vinegar warm together until fragrant and glossy, with no yeast or fermented additives to worry about. That little hit of vinegar is what makes the whole thing sing, cutting through the richness of the cheese without tipping into anything off-limits. Dry-roasted pistachios add a satisfying crunch, and fresh thyme leaves bring an herby brightness that keeps every bite interesting. Serve it straight from the baking dish with gluten-free crackers or sliced vegetables and watch it become the most talked-about thing on the table.
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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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