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Baked goat cheese, drizzled with honey and served with fresh thyme and toasted pine nuts.

Baked Goat Cheese

Creamy baked goat cheese with honey and thyme. An elegant, easy warm appetizer or lunch, that’s ready in 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine French
Servings 2 people
Calories 257 kcal

Equipment

  • casserole

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz goat cheese log (chèvre)
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 1½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
  • 2 tablespoon pine nuts
  • freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
  • baguette, toast or aragula salad (to serve)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C)
  • Put the goat cheese in a small casserole, top with honey and thyme.
  • Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the cheese is warm and lightly golden around the edges.
  • Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts in a small dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, shaking often to prevent burning.
  • Remove the cheese from the oven and let rest for 1 minute before serving. Top with toasted pine nuts and a touch of black pepper if desired.
  • Serve warm as a vegetarian appetizer with a small side salad, or make it a light lunch by pairing it with slices of toasted baguette.
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Notes

  • Lunch tip: This recipe makes an excellent lunch if you serve the baked cheese on bread (see video)
  • Storage tip: Baked goat cheese is best served fresh, but leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days and gently reheated in a low oven.