This fresh herb, lemon zest and pistachio-crusted goat cheese is perfectly paired with crispy baguette slices, fresh juicy figs and homemade peppered honey. Serve this yummy appetizer at your next holiday get-together and watch it all disappear.
SERVES
4
TO
6
Ingredients
Herb and Pistachio-Crusted Goat Cheese
300 g softened unripened goat milk cheese log
1 tablespoon (15 mL) Italian flat leaf parsley with stems, finely chopped, plus a few sprigs for garnish
1 tablespoon (15 mL) chives, finely chopped, plus a few sprigs for garnish
1 tablespoon (15 mL) fresh basil, finely chopped, plus 6-8 basil leaves for garnish
Zest of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons unsalted pistachios, finely chopped
Peppered Honey
1/3 cup quality liquid honey
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
To Serve
1 small baguette, cut into 1/4 inch thin slices
6 fresh figs, quartered
Directions
Herb and Pistachio-Crusted Goat Cheese
Mix together herbs, lemon zest and pistachios.
Spread the mixture out evenly on a plate.
Roll cheese logs in herb and pistachio mixture pressing gently until well coated. Refrigerate cheese log until ready to serve.
Peppered Honey
Stir honey and black pepper together until well blended and place in a small serving bowl with a honey stick or small serving spoon.
To Assemble
On a medium platter or wood board, place the goat cheese log in the centre.
Arrange figs and baguette evenly around goat cheese.
Place a small bowl of honey on a platter or board with a cheese log, figs and baguette.
Garnish cheese log with additional fresh herbs for a beautiful presentation.
Spread goat cheese on baguette, top with fig and drizzle with peppered honey. Enjoy!