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Tangy goat cheese, topped with honey, and fig jam, then sprinkled with chopped pistachios, is an appetizer that’s both sweet and savory. It’s the perfect combination of flavors which makes it a dish that you’ll serve for parties, the holidays, or when friends drop by. This recipe makes entertaining easy!

Goat cheese log with fig jxaam, honey and sprinked with chopped pistachios served on a black platter for cocktails.

With warm sunny evenings on the way, it’s time to start dining outdoors. I don’t know about you, but I have missed being outside with my family and friends, enjoying great food and each other.

This honey pistachio goat cheese appetizer is a simple yet elegant dish that is perfect for any occasion and is just the thing for casual entertaining. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a delicious and impressive appetizer. We love it so much that it’s become a signature recipe in my house!

What To Serve With Honey Pistachio Goat Cheese

Log of goat cheese smothered with a spoonful of honey and fig jam.

Ingredients You Need To Make This Appetizer

Goat Cheese
Honey
Fig Jam or Preserves
Pistachios – roughly chopped

Scroll down for ingredients and measurements

What To Serve Alongside Honey Drizzled Goat Cheese With Pistachios

It’s always fun to mix and match crackers when serving a cheese appetizer. Here are some of my favorites:

Triscuits
Ritz or Butter Crackers
Toasted Baguette Rounds
Pita Chips
Wheat Crackers

Goat cheese log with fig jxaam, honey and sprinked with chopped pistachios served on a black platter and a knife for cocktails.

How To Make Honey Fig Pistachio Goat Cheese Appetizer

Take the goat cheese out of the fridge to let it come to room temperature.
Add the honey and fig preserves to a small saucepan and warm on low heat, stirring occasionally.
Chop the pistachios.
Drizzle the warm honey fig mixture over the goat cheese log. Sprinkle on chopped pistachios and serve.

Variations

If you don’t like pistachios, you can substitute roasted walnuts or pecans.
Don’t care for goat cheese? Substitute cream cheese for the same creamy texture.
Add a bit of spice to the honey and fig mixture with a pinch of red pepper flakes or fresh cracked black pepper.
Fresh herbs are also a great addition for a pop of freshness. Before serving, sprinkle on finely chopped chives, rosemary, basil, or thyme.

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Tips For Making This Recipe

Let the goat cheese come to room temperature. This will make it easier to slice and serve.
You can shell the pistachios yourself or buy them pre-shelled. Make sure to chop them roughly before sprinkling them over the cheese log.
To make it ahead of time, place the creamy goat cheese log on a serving plate. Drizzle on the honey fig mixture, cover with plastic wrap, and store in the fridge. Before serving, sprinkle on the chopped nuts.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Goat cheese log with fig jam, honey and sprinked with chopped pistachios served on a black platter for cocktails.

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