Description
This simple whipped goat cheese with hot honey recipe is a quick and elegant appetizer that combines creamy, airy chèvre with a spicy-sweet honey drizzle, crunchy salted pistachios, and fresh chives. Perfect for entertaining or a flavorful snack, it pairs wonderfully with crackers and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Cheese Mixture
- 10 ounces chèvre goat cheese, room temperature (300 grams)
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil (15 milliliters)
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
Toppings
- 2 Tablespoons hot honey (42 milliliters)
- 2 Tablespoons roughly chopped salted pistachios (15 grams)
- 1 Tablespoon freshly-snipped chives (6 grams)
To Serve
- Crackers
- Fresh vegetables (e.g., carrots, celery, cucumber)
Instructions
- Prepare the cheese: Crumble the chèvre goat cheese into the bowl of a food processor. Drizzle the olive oil over the top, then season the cheese with kosher salt and freshly-ground black pepper according to your taste preferences. Blend the mixture for 1-2 minutes until the goat cheese becomes very fluffy and airy, creating a light, whipped texture.
- Assemble the dish: Spread the whipped goat cheese evenly into a shallow serving bowl or dish. Drizzle the hot honey over the top to add a spicy-sweet contrast. Next, sprinkle the roughly chopped salted pistachios and freshly-snipped chives evenly over the surface, adding crunch and fresh color.
- Serve: Present the whipped goat cheese alongside crackers and fresh vegetables for dipping. Enjoy immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Allow the goat cheese to come to room temperature before whipping to ensure smooth blending.
- Adjust the amount of hot honey to suit your spice tolerance.
- For a nut-free option, omit pistachios and substitute with toasted seeds or omit toppings.
- This recipe is best served fresh, but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.
- Use quality hot honey for the best flavor contrast.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
