Pistachio Goat Cheese Appetizer is perfect for those dressed-up dinner parties, or those casual, eat-in-your-pajamas television binge days. A crowd winning appetizer for sure!
I’ve not always been a lover of goat cheese. I just recently learned that there’s just something so inviting, comforting, and warming about the creamy, yet crumbly texture of the cheese. I remember watching an episode of Pitchin’ In, a cooking show, hosted by Chef Lynn Crawford, on the Food Network, when she was visiting a small goat cheese farm. She never once referred to the cheese at goat cheese, but only as chevre.
I tried so hard to find this “chevre” in local grocery stores, but I guess I was not pronouncing it properly, or that it was so commonly known as goat cheese that nobody knew what I was talking about. Eventually, I was able to find it in a proper cheese shop; the owner was nice enough to delicately explain to me that chevre and goat cheese were one in the same.
Here at Lord Byron’s Kitchen, just after Christmas was all packed away, and life returned to normal, John.e and I decided to spend the night at home. Rather than reach for the popcorn or chips, I remembered this goat cheese appetizer posted on a friend’s blog – Whitbit’s Indian Kitchen. I thought it much wiser to have a little cheese and cracker snack rather than salty, buttery popcorn – especially since we both have Christmas weight to lose!
Before I get to the recipe, I must encourage you to visit Whitney’s blog. She’s an all-American, Alabama-born girl who cooks the most delicious looking Indian cuisine. I’ve never ventured into the world of Indian food before, but her blog has inspired me to do so.
Whitney wonderfully explains the techniques and spices/seasonings so that people like me can easily follow along, become food educated, and expand my tastes. You really need to check out her Hindi Spice Glossary – it’s great for those of us who are not in the know!
Now, back to the recipe. You will notice that Whitney used rose water as one of the ingredients in her version of this appetizer. And, I would certainly do the same, however, I thought it was a little too pretentious for a movie-night in snack! 🙂 But, if I were hosting a luncheon or an afternoon tea, I would certainly incorporate the rose water, not only for the look, but also for the taste. If you have not tried rose water, do so – it’s wonderful!
Here’s the recipe, and please, Dear Reader, take a few minutes to visit Whitney’s blog and leave her a message or two on her recipes. Let her know that Lord Byron’s Kitchen has the best and friendliest, loyal readers!
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Pistachio Goat Cheese Appetizer
Ingredients
- 300 grams goat cheese
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup pistachios
Instructions
- Begin by pouring the pistachios onto parchment paper. Gather them together so that they are touching each other, but laying in a single layer.
- Carefully remove the goat cheese from the packaging and gently roll the cheese over the pistachios. Press just lightly to ensure the pistachios sink into the cheese and stick to it.
- Carefully transfer the pistachio-covered cheese to a serving dish and drizzle with the honey.
- Serve with your favourite crackers or bread. Enjoy!
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WhitBit's Kitchen says
I’m so glad you liked the goat cheese appetizer! Yours looks absolutely beautiful. Now we can be chevre buddies for life!
byronethomas@gmail.com says
Agreed! 🙂 My colleague’s mom is making some – I can’t wait to try it!
Paige @ Where Latin Meets Lagniappe says
This looks absolutely beautiful Byron – and delicious too!! I love this goat cheese and pistachio combo!
byronethomas@gmail.com says
Thanks, Paige. We certainly enjoyed it. Whitney gave me a great idea.
Brian Jones says
I remember seeing this a while back and you have just given me the kick up the arse I need to make it, I love goats cheese and am really intrigued by the sweet and salty combination!
byronethomas@gmail.com says
Glad my foot could reach so far. 🙂 I love it too; I’m catching up for the 35+ years that I knew nothing about it.
Whitney says
I have yet to try rose water, but will have to get some if I ever spot it in the store! I freakin’ love goat cheese too, and both your and Whitney’s recipes and pictures look amazing!
byronethomas@gmail.com says
Her pictures were such an inspiration for this dish. 🙂
Hillary Reeves says
I love the purple-y greens of the pistachios. So pretty!!
byronethomas@gmail.com says
Nature is pretty, isn’t she? 🙂
Mary says
Such a beautiful and simple appetizer to make!