Spiced Honeyed Pecan & Goat Cheese Bites
These delightful bites offer a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. Creamy goat cheese is combined with crunchy pecans, coated in a warm spiced honey glaze, and served on a crispy bread base. They are an elegant yet simple snack perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time
20 min
Difficulty
Easy
Servings
12
Calories
150 kcal
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
~5 min - 2
Slice the baguette into 12 rounds, about 0.5 inches thick. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil and place them on the prepared baking tray.
~5 min - 3
Bake the baguette slices for 7-10 minutes, or until lightly golden and crisp. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
~10 min - 4
While the bread toasts, in a small saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper. Stir until well combined and heated through. Remove from heat.
~5 min - 5
Chop the pecans roughly. In a mixing bowl, combine the goat cheese and chopped pecans. Mix gently until just combined.
~3 min - 6
Spread a dollop of the goat cheese and pecan mixture onto each toasted baguette slice.
~2 min - 7
Drizzle the warm spiced honey glaze generously over each topped baguette slice.
~1 min
Tips
- For an extra crunch, toast the pecans lightly before chopping and adding to the goat cheese.
- These bites are best served immediately after assembly to maintain the crispness of the baguette.
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