Description
Irresistible honey baked feta presents a Mediterranean delight with creamy cheese and golden sweetness. Simple Greek ingredients combine for a quick, elegant appetizer that welcomes guests into warm culinary comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) feta cheese
- 3 tbsps (45 mL) hot honey
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh thyme
- Pink peppercorns (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 400°F and pat feta dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Initial Baking: Place feta in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 8-10 minutes until softened and slightly puffy.
- Honey Glaze: Activate broiler, generously coat feta with honey, ensuring complete coverage.
- Caramelization: Broil for 5-6 minutes, watching carefully until the surface turns a rich golden-brown and honey caramelizes.
- Garnishing: Sprinkle fresh thyme leaves and crushed pink peppercorns over the warm, glistening feta.
- Serving: Present immediately with an array of crisp crackers or rustic pita chips, inviting guests to savor this Mediterranean-inspired delicacy.
Notes
- Moisture Matters: Pat feta thoroughly to remove excess liquid, ensuring a crisp and golden exterior during baking.
- Oil Enhancement: Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil to add depth and richness to the cheese’s flavor profile.
- Broiler Precision: Watch carefully during the final caramelization stage to prevent burning, as honey can quickly turn from golden to burnt.
- Serving Strategy: Enjoy immediately while the feta is warm and bubbling for the most luxurious texture and optimal taste experience.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 16 min
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg