Description
Prepare this simple yet elegant baked goat cheese appetizer featuring a sweet and savory combination perfect for a romantic evening.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces fresh goat cheese
- Toasted baguette slices (optional)
- Honey, preferably chestnut, for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons ground or finely chopped hazelnuts or pistachios, if desired
Instructions
- If the goat cheese is in crottins, place them on a cutting or serving board. If the goat cheese is in a log, slice it thickly into 4 rounds or use 2 soup spoons to form it into 4 quenelles by scooping the cheese back and forth between the spoons to create a smooth football shape.
- Arrange the cheese on a board or plate, or spread portions onto toasted baguette rounds.
- Drizzle the goat cheese with the honey.
- If you want, sprinkle hazelnuts or pistachios over the cheese.
Notes
- This recipe works well for two people as a romantic appetizer or small bite.
- Use chestnut honey for a distinct flavor profile, or use your preferred honey.
- This dish is easy to customize with different nuts or herbs.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx 2 oz cheese)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 50
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