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Honey Fig Pistachio Goat Cheese Appetizer 2026 01 07 153909 683x1024 1

Honey Fig Pistachio Goat Cheese Appetizer

A quick and impressive appetizer combining tangy goat cheese, sweet fig spread, crunchy pistachios, and honey, perfect for entertaining.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 medium log fresh goat cheese (approx. 11 oz)
  • ¼ cup roasted pistachios, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon fig spread (or fig jam)
  • Crackers or sliced bread for serving (about 12–20 pieces)
  • Optional fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary), for garnish

Instructions

  1. Allow the goat cheese log to soften slightly at room temperature for 10–15 minutes.
  2. Spread the chopped pistachios evenly on a small plate.
  3. Roll the goat cheese log onto the pistachios, ensuring all sides are well-coated.
  4. Place the coated goat cheese on a serving tray and drizzle with honey.
  5. Warm the fig spread in a microwave-safe dish for about 10 seconds, then drizzle over the goat cheese log.
  6. Serve with your preferred crackers or bread, garnished with herbs.

Notes

For a vegan option, substitute goat cheese with plant-based soft cheese and honey with maple syrup or agave.

  • Author: soukaina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No cooking required
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian