Goat Cheese Log with Hot Honey, Fig and Pistachios

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This goat cheese log is packed with a combination of tangy, salty, and sweet flavors. I love how the fig preserves, honey, and pistachios play against each other. It’s a fantastic starter for a fancy party or casual potluck!

Whether you’re the hostess or going to a party, it’s great to have a few go-to favorites. I have a few requirements on my list for starters. They must have a delicious flavor, please a crowd, and be stunning. This goat cheese log hits all the musts with it’s flavor, popularity, and a gorgeous combination of red, green, and white colors.

Holiday parties for family and friends call for appetizers! I love making these Delicious Cheese Dips because everyone raves about them. Or try my newest obsession this Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip! or this to die for Cowboy Crack Dip recipe.

Whether I’m making a big meal or just bringing a side, this goat cheese appetizer is a snap to make, ready in 5 minutes. It’s naturally gluten-free to fit all your guests’ needs so long as you include GF crackers. 

Now that you’ve discovered the tantalizing flavor of goat cheese, try this Blackberry Grilled Chicken Salad with it’s luscious balsamic vinaigrette or my recent favorite Whipped Goat Cheese with Bacon & Dates.

Ingredients for Goat Cheese Log

The full list of ingredients and instructions are in the printable recipe card at the end of this post. 

• Fresh Goat Cheese |  The signature flavor is tangy and fresh, and it’s soft like ricotta. Yum!
• Pistachios | Roasted, salted, and chopped, these nuts add a gorgeous flash of green to your starter.
• Honey | I use hot honey, but regular honey will also yield delicious results.
• Fig Preserves | My favorite brand is Divina for its balance of sweetness with fruit.
• Pomegranate Arils | When pomegranates are in season, I use them as much as possible for their gorgeous, jewel-like color and stunning flavor, like on this Christmas salad with Pomegranate dressing.
• Crackers or Crostini | It’s best to have a variety of options to suit everyone’s tastes and for the carb conscious, I usually provide carrot chips, sliced apples sliced cucumbers. 

Instructions

Roll the soft goat cheese into desired sized log, I made mine a bit narrow or longer. Spread the chopped pistachios and fruit on a plate and roll the goat cheese in the toppings.

Place the pistachio-crusted goat cheese log on a serving plate with plenty of room for crackers.

Stir the fig preserves until you can spoon it over the starter. If needed, you can put it in the microwave for a few seconds to soften.

Drizzle honey over the goat cheese log, then if desired, sprinkle with fresh pomegranate arils.

Serve with crackers, crostini, veggies or apple slices.

Variations

• If you don’t have pomegranate arils, dried cranberries or cherries are a wonderful substitution. You can even swap the fig preserves for apricot jam if needed.
• Candied bacon bits* are another scrumptious addition—because who can resist the distinct flavor of bacon? How to make them in the printable recipe card at the end of the post.
• Pecans or walnuts can be used instead of pistachios. Even roasted, salted pumpkin seeds work for this flavorful goat cheese log.

Frequently Asked Questions

Servings Suggestions & More Appetizers

• You might also enjoy serving with Rosemary Cashews or these Maple Bourbon Pecans. 
• If you need a little elegant dark chocolate to serve, try these Champagne Truffles.
• This Tomato tart is a delicious and creative appetizer.
• Zucchini Corn Fritters with loads of veggies and flavor
• Mediterranean Layered Dip is not only beautiful, but easy and healthy too!
• How about these Toasted Ravioli?

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Goat Cheese Appetizer with Hot Honey, Fig and Pistachios

Author: Kathleen Pope

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This goat cheese log is packed with a combination of tangy, salty, and sweet flavors. I love how the fig preserves, honey, and pistachios play against each other. It’s a fantastic starter for a fancy party or casual potluck!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Appetizers

Cuisine American

Servings 6 -8 servings

Calories 82 kcal

Equipment

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  Naturally Med Olive Wood Butter Knife/Spreader
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  Tramanto Olive Wood Cheese Board and Cutting Board Extra Large, 24 x 12 Inch

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 1 medium fresh goat cheese log, between 4 – 10 oz
• ▢ ¼ cup roasted, salted pistachios, chopped
• ▢ 2 tablespoons hot honey, or regular honey
• ▢ [1-2 tablespoons fig preserves, I like Divina brand]
• ▢ Pomegranate Arils, optional
• ▢ Crackers or bread for serving, sliced apples, carrot chips, cucumber slices

Instructions

 

• On a piece of parchment paper or wax paper, roll softened goat cheese log a little narrower and longer.
• Using a small plate, spread the chopped pistachios and then roll the goat cheese on the pistachios, rolling to cover all sides. If using cranberries or cherries, chop and add to pistachios for rolling. 
• Transfer the goat cheese log to serving plate, be sure it’s large enough to accommodate the crackers. 
• Stir the fig spread until it can be spooned over the goat cheese log, if necessary, place 1-2 tablespoons in a microwave safe dish and microwave for 10 seconds, then drizzle over the goat cheese log. 
• Drizzle with desired amount of hot honey or regular honey. 
• Serve with crackers, bread, carrot chips, cucumber slices and/or apple slices for a low carb option. 

✱ Kathleen’s Tips

Candied Bacon Bits

• 2 tablespoons real bacon bits
• 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup

Add bacon to hot skillet over medium heat and stir until it crisps up slightly, then add brown sugar and maple syrup and stir to coat bacon just a for a minute or so until sugar is dissolved. Remove from pan and place on plate to cool. Sprinkle over the top of the goat cheese log.

Replace pomegranate arils with chopped dried cranberries or cherries.

I love serving with a combination of regular and gluten-free crackers, since this recipe is naturally gluten-free it’s a great appetizer for gluten sensitive friends. 

Notes: be sure to allow the goat cheese to come to room temperature for best spreading. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Calories: 82 kcal Carbohydrates: 7 g Protein: 3 g Fat: 5 g Saturated Fat: 2 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g Cholesterol: 7 mg Sodium: 83 mg Sugar: 6 g

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The Fresh Cooky is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.

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Hi, I’m Kathleen Pope. Here at The Fresh Cooky you will find easy, mostly from-scratch, trusted recipes for all occasions. From speedy dinners to tasty desserts, with easy step-by-step instructions. I am here to help teach you how to make mouthwatering recipes without spending hours in the kitchen. Read more about Kathleen here.