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A honey stick drizzling honey on a goat cheese log covered in pistachios.

Pistachio and Hot Honey Goat Cheese Log

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This goat cheese log with hot honey and pistachios is the perfect easy appetizer for the holiday season – or really any time of year!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 191
Author Dorothy Bigelow

Ingredients

  • 1 large goat cheese log 10 ounces/300g
  • ¾ cup chopped pistachios
  • ¼ cup hot honey
  • Crackers, for serving fruit and nut, crostini, bagel chips, etc.

Instructions

  • Chop the pistachios. We recommend using a nut chopper or a sharp knife (carefully) to chop shelled pistachios. A food processor can work, but can easily chop the nuts too finely so it’s not our top recommendation. To remove the fine pistachio dust we recommend sifting the nuts in a fine strainer first. Measure the pistachios after chopping (not while whole).
  • Roll the goat cheese in pistachios. Sprinkle the pistachios on top of a piece of parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Keep them concentrated in a rectangle about 9” by 4” in size. Place the goat cheese log on top of the pistachios and roll the log in the crushed nuts, using the parchment paper to cover and roll the log if needed.
    A log of goat cheese placed on top of a gentle mound of crushed pistachios.
  • Keep rolling until the log is completely covered in crushed pistachios, then use your hands to gently press any remaining nuts into any exposed surfaces.
    Rolling parchment paper to coat a cheese log in crushed pistachios.
  • Drizzle and serve. Place the rolled goat cheese log on a serving platter and drizzle generously with hot honey. Serve with fruit and nut crackers, toasted baguette slices, or bagel chips. Provide dip spreaders, appetizer plates, and extra hot honey on the side for drizzling.
    A honey dipper drizzling honey on top of a goat cheese log coated in crushed pistachios.

Notes

Storing leftovers: Tightly wrap leftovers or transfer them to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep in mind that the nuts will lose their crunch, but they will still taste good!
Can I make this ahead of time?: The beauty of this recipe is that it can be quickly assembled at the last minute. This recipe can be made ahead of time, but it really is best when freshly assembled to keep the texture of the nuts crunchy. If you want to prepare ahead of time but still keep the quality the same, you can chop the nuts in advance and keep them in an airtight container. You’ll be ready to roll and serve in just a few minutes when you’re ready.
Half size: For a small gathering, you can cut the recipe in half and use a 5-ounce (150g) goat cheese log instead of the larger one.

Nutrition

Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 414IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg