Goat Cheese and Honey Bites
Delightful bites combining tangy goat cheese with sweet honey and crunchy nuts, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces goat cheese, softened
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped (optional)
- A pinch of salt
- Fresh fruit slices (e.g., apples or pears) for serving (optional)
- Crackers or toasted bread for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the softened goat cheese, chopped rosemary, thyme, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl until well blended.
- Form the mixture into small balls or bite-sized rounds, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Coat each cheese ball in the chopped walnuts or pecans, ensuring they are thoroughly coated.
- Drizzle honey generously over the coated cheese bites on a serving platter.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavor (optional).
- Serve the bites alongside fresh fruit slices and crackers or toasted bread, if desired.
Notes
These bites can be prepared up to a day in advance. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg