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Honey Pistachio Goat Cheese Appetizer is a showstopping hors d’ovueres that’s both sweet and savory. It’s the perfect combination of flavors, which makes it a dish that you’ll serve for parties, the holidays, or when friends drop by. This recipe makes entertaining easy!
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- What To Serve With Honey Pistachio Goat Cheese
- Ingredients You Need To Make This Appetizer
- How To Make Honey Fig Pistachio Goat Cheese Appetizer
- Variations
- What To Serve Alongside Honey Drizzled Goat Cheese With Pistachios
- Tips For Making This Recipe
- Craving More Amazing Appetizers? Try These
- Recipe Card With Instructions
With warm, sunny evenings on the way, it’s time to start dining outdoors. I don’t know about you, but I have missed being outside with my family and friends, enjoying great food and each other.
This honey pistachio goat cheese appetizer is a simple yet elegant dish that is perfect for any occasion and is just the thing for casual entertaining. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a delicious and impressive appetizer. We love it so much that it’s become a signature recipe in my house!
What To Serve With Honey Pistachio Goat Cheese
- Candied Pecans
- Crock Pot Bourbon Meatballs
- Honey Garlic Shrimp
- Sweet And Spicy Roasted Nuts
Ingredients You Need To Make This Appetizer
- Goat Cheese – you can find it in the deli section at the grocery store.
- Honey – I like to use local honey for the best flavor.
- Fig Jam or Preserves
- Pistachios – roughly chopped
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and measurements.
How To Make Honey Fig Pistachio Goat Cheese Appetizer
- Take the goat cheese from the fridge to let it come to room temperature.
- Add the honey and fig preserves to a small saucepan and warm on low heat, stirring occasionally.
- Chop the pistachios.
- Drizzle the warm honey fig mixture over the goat cheese log. Sprinkle on chopped pistachios and serve.
Variations
- If you don’t like pistachios, you can substitute roasted walnuts or pecans.
- Don’t care for goat cheese? Substitute cream cheese for the same creamy texture.
- Add a bit of spice to the honey and fig mixture with a pinch of red pepper flakes or fresh cracked black pepper.
- Fresh herbs are also a great addition to a pop of freshness. Before serving, sprinkle on finely chopped chives, rosemary, basil, or thyme.
What To Serve Alongside Honey Drizzled Goat Cheese With Pistachios
It’s always fun to mix and match crackers when serving a cheese appetizer. Here are some of my favorites:
- Triscuits
- Ritz or Butter Crackers
- Toasted Baguette Rounds
- Pita Chips
- Wheat Crackers
Tips For Making This Recipe
- Let the goat cheese come to room temperature. This will make it easier to slice and serve.
- You can shell the pistachios yourself or buy them pre-shelled. Make sure to chop them roughly before sprinkling them over the cheese log.
- To make it ahead of time, place the creamy goat cheese log on a serving plate. Drizzle on the honey fig mixture, cover with plastic wrap, and store in the fridge. Before serving, sprinkle on the chopped nuts.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Craving More Amazing Appetizers? Try These
Best Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
Easy Stuffed Mushroom Appetizer
Layered Shrimp Dip
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Recipe Card With Instructions
5 from 7 votes
Honey & Pistachio Goat Cheese Appetizer
Author: Donya Mullins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 106kcal
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Tangy goat cheese, topped with honey, and fig jam, then sprinkled with chopped pistachios, is an appetizer that’s both sweet and savory. It’s the perfect combination of flavors which makes it a dish that you’ll serve for parties, the holidays, or when friends drop by. This recipe makes entertaining easy!
Ingredients
- 1 8 ounce log goat cheese
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons fig preserves
- ⅛ cup chopped pistachios
Instructions
Place cheese log on serving dish.
Heat honey and figs in a glass bowl in microwave until preserves are melted or heat on low on the stovetop.
Drizzle honey syrup over goat cheese and sprinkle on chopped nuts.
Serve with crackers.
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Notes
Variations
- If you don’t like pistachios, you can substitute roasted walnuts or pecans.
- Don’t care for goat cheese? Substitute cream cheese for the same creamy texture.
- Add a bit of spice to the honey and fig mixture with a pinch of red pepper flakes or fresh cracked black pepper.
- Fresh herbs are also a great addition for a pop of freshness. Before serving, sprinkle on finely chopped chives, rosemary, basil, or thyme.
Nutritional values provided are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g
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This post was originally published in May, 2015 and updated in April 2023.
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NDeNovo
The four of us loved this-we could have eaten another full recipe of it!Reply
- Donya Mullins
You are the best! Thanks for sharing and for the terrific rating.
~DonyaReply
- Catherine Emma Veque
Delicious and so easy!Reply
- Donya
Hey there Catherine!
Thank you so much for your kind words and your fabulous rating, I really appreciate your support! Let me know if you ever have any questions about a recipe, I’m always happy to help! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and Happy Holidays!Reply
- Kathryn
Made this as a starter for a formal dinner. Everyone wanted the recipe. It is a winner and will be making this again. Thank you for sharing this delightful treat
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- Amy Coots
I only had fig preserves with chilis, which was delicious because it added a slight heat to it. This would also be good with chopped pecans. Delicious and different!Reply
