Description
Honey baked feta elevates Mediterranean comfort with golden, crispy edges and luscious honey drizzle. Rich Greek cheese melts into a luxurious appetizer that delights senses and invites you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) hot honey
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil
Garnish:
- Fresh thyme
- Pink peppercorns (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a scorching 400°F, preparing a welcoming environment for the creamy feta cheese.
- Gently dab the feta with paper towels to remove excess moisture, creating a pristine surface for flavor infusion.
- Transfer the cheese to a sturdy baking vessel, allowing a generous drizzle of olive oil to cascade over its surface.
- Slide the dish into the heated oven, letting the feta transform for 8-10 minutes until it softens and becomes slightly puffy.
- Activate the broiler to its most intense setting, preparing for a golden transformation.
- Lavish the partially baked feta with a cascading stream of amber honey, ensuring complete coverage.
- Return the dish to the oven’s top rack, allowing the broiler to caramelize the honey and create a tantalizing bronze exterior.
- Monitor carefully for 5-6 minutes, watching for a rich golden-brown coloration that signals perfect doneness.
- Extract the bubbling, glistening feta from the oven with care.
- Sprinkle delicate thyme leaves and crush vibrant pink peppercorns across the surface for a aromatic and visual flourish.
- Arrange an assortment of crisp crackers or rustic pita chips alongside the warm, decadent cheese.
- Serve immediately, inviting guests to dive into this luxurious Mediterranean-inspired delicacy.
Notes
- Moisture matters when preparing feta, so thoroughly pat the cheese dry to ensure perfect caramelization and crispy edges.
- Choose a high-quality honey with robust flavor like wildflower or lavender to elevate the overall taste profile of the dish.
- Watch the broiler closely during the final 5-6 minutes to prevent burning and achieve a golden, slightly charred top.
- Fresh herbs like thyme add an aromatic complexity that complements the rich, salty feta and sweet honey.
- Serve immediately while the cheese is warm and soft for the most luxurious texture and melting experience.
- Pink peppercorns provide a surprising subtle pepper kick and beautiful visual contrast to the golden feta.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg