Honey Baked Goat Cheese Recipe
Recipe information
Make Honey Baked Goat Cheese in just 40m. $13 goat cheese, toasted pecans, fresh strawberries, green onions, drizzled honey served w/ sourdough
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Ingredients
Goat cheese log & topping
Toasted pecan crumb
Sourdough crostini
Finish & garnish
Goat cheese log & topping
1. prepare goat cheese
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). If using, mix the goat cheese and cream cheese in a bowl until smooth and easy to spread; taste and add 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, mixing until incorporated. Shape mixture back into a compact log (about 6–8 oz total) on a small piece of parchment or in an ovenproof dish.
2. add strawberries & scallions
Hull and quarter the fresh strawberries. Thinly slice the green onions (both white and green parts). Gently mound the sliced strawberries and sliced green onions onto the top and sides of the goat cheese log, pressing lightly so they adhere.
3. initial honey & seasoning
Drizzle about 1 tablespoon of honey over the coated log, then lightly grind remaining black pepper over the top. Set goat cheese log aside on a baking sheet or small baking dish.
Toasted pecan crumb
4. toast pecans
Place a small skillet over medium heat. Add the pecans and toast, stirring frequently, 3–4 minutes until fragrant and slightly darker but not burned.
5. make pecan crumb
Add the butter and brown sugar to the hot skillet and stir 30–45 seconds until butter melts and sugar dissolves, coating the pecans. Sprinkle the 1/4 tsp fine sea salt and toss to combine. Remove from heat and let cool 1–2 minutes, then roughly chop or pulse in a food processor for 3–4 short pulses to create a coarse crumb (leave some pieces for texture).
6. top goat cheese
Sprinkle the warm pecan crumb over the strawberry- and scallion-coated goat cheese log, pressing gently so it sticks to the honey and cheese surface.
Baking & crostini
7. bake the log
Place the prepared goat cheese log in the preheated 350°F (175°C) oven and bake 10–12 minutes until the cheese is warmed through and slightly soft but still holding shape. Do not overbake — you want warm, spreadable cheese, not melted and runny.
8. prepare crostini
While the log bakes, brush both sides of sourdough slices lightly with olive oil (and a thin smear of butter if using). Arrange on a baking sheet and toast in the same oven for 6–8 minutes, flipping once, until golden and crisp. Remove and keep warm or at room temperature.
Finish & serve
9. final assembly
Remove goat cheese from oven and place on a small serving board or plate. Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of honey evenly over the top and around the sides. Scatter any remaining toasted pecan pieces, a few extra sliced strawberries, and microgreens or basil if using for color.
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