A perfect holiday appetizer of baked goat cheese topped with almonds and a drizzle of honey.
This appetizer is super duper easy, yet it tastes like you've put a lot of effort into making it. You just can't go wrong with an appetizer like that!
What type of goat cheese do I use?
I used Chevre goat cheese in this recipes. Chevre is a soft, fresh cheese made from goat's milk. Most Chevre is mild tasting and very soft and spreadable.
You could also use other types of cheese in this recipe. You could try cream cheese, marscapone and a smooth, rich ricotta cheese. These alternatives, might not come in a log shape, but you could simply fill a baking dish with a cheese and then top with almonds and honey and then bake.
How do I make baked goat cheese?
- Roll goat cheese in sliced almonds. Press almonds firmly into cheese so they stick.
- Place goat cheese in a lightly greased baking dish.
- Drizzle honey over cheese.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 10 minutes
- Serve warm with crackers and fresh fruit.
Tips when making Baked Goat Cheese
- Use the same baking dish for serving this cheese. Once the cheese is heated, it's too soft to transfer to another serving dish.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Store any leftover cheese in an air tight container in the refrigerator.
Other great appetizers
Serve a variety of appetizer on a holiday buffet table.
- Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
- Cheese Straws
- Wonton Cups
- Coconut Shrimp
- Beet Hummus
- Pita Chips
- Baked Brie and Cranberries
- Crostini with Goat Cheese
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Baked Goat Cheese with Honey
Ingredients
- 4 oz goat cheese
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- 2 Tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Roll goat cheese in sliced almonds. Press almonds firmly into cheese so they stick.
- Place goat cheese in a lightly greased baking dish.
- Drizzle honey over cheese.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 10 minutes
- Serve warm with crackers and fresh fruit.
Notes
Tips when making Baked Goat Cheese
- Use the same baking dish for serving this cheese. Once the cheese is heated, it's too soft to transfer to another serving dish.
- I used a 4 ounce log of soft Chevre goat cheese.
- Serve with crackers, thinly slice apples and pears and crispy sliced French bread.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Store any leftover cheese in an air tight container in the refrigerator.
Valentina says
So simple, pretty and delicious. Perfect! 🙂 ~Valentina
Matt - Total Feasts says
Looks so simple, but the flavours are delicious! My sister would love this dish for when she entertains!
Kathy says
That's the best part - super simple and amazingly delicious!
annie@ciaochowbambina says
This is a fabulous appetizer! My kids will love it!! I can picture game night with this delicious treat!
Kathy says
Perfect for game night...or really any night 😉
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
Such an easy delicious appetizer to serve up this holiday season Kathy!
Kathy says
Sometimes we need something easy to pull everything together!
David @ Spiced says
I love goat cheese!! I haven't had it in so long, though, and I'm not sure why. I'm thinking I need to make this dish for the holidays. Pour a nice glass of red wine. Pull out the crackers, honey and goat cheese. I'll be a happy camper for sure. Yum!!
Kathy says
Perfect with a glass of wine and a little relaxing!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
Love the ingredients and how easy this is! Perfect for holiday entertaining...though I could seriously eat the whole batch myself :)!!
Kathy says
Nobody says you have to wait for a party! You can make this for just for you! 🙂