Honey Goat Cheese Dip, Hot Style

Need a last minute appetizer? I’ve got you.

Worth keeping this hot honey baked goat cheese because is so straightforward and speedy to prepare. Goat cheese is topped with fig jam, regular or hot honey and baked until bubbly. Then top with chopped pistachios, dried cranberries and rosemary.

Serve with toasted baguette slices, crackers or sourdough.

To cook this Hot Honey Goat Cheese Dip Gather:

• butter – For greasing small baking dish.
• goat cheese – Use an 8 ounce log. Avoid using crumbled as its usually coated in cellulose.
• fig jam – Use your go-to!
• hot honey – Or use regular honey.
• freshly ground black pepper – This adds subtle bite and flavor.
• pistachios – Use roasted and salted pistachios.
• dried cranberries – Adds sweet flavor and chewy texture.
• rosemary (fresh) – Adds a fresh pine-like or woodsy flavor with notes of lemon, pepper and sage.
• red pepper flakes – Lends additional heat – if desired.
• toasted sliced baguette – Or use cracker or torn sourdough.

Preheat your oven to 400°F (or 200°C).

Butter a small baking dish. I’ve linked mine in the printable recipe at the end of this post.

Slice an 8 ounce goat. cheese log into coins and arrange in the greased baking dish.

Drizzle with 3 tablespoons fig jam. If your jam is cold, warm on the stovetop or microwave to make it pourable.

Drizzle with desired amount of regular or hot honey.

Slide onto the middle rack of your preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes or until bubbling.

Smells deeply good already!

Top with some freshly ground black pepper, 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios, 2 tablespoons chopped dried cranberries, 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary and a pinch of red pepper flakes – if desired.

Serve warm with toasted sliced baguette, crackers or torn sourdough!

Dip. Enjoy. Repeat!

Click Here For More Appetizer Recipes!

Enjoy! And if you give this Hot Honey Goat Cheese Dip recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!