Goat Cheese, Pecan & Honey Appetizer

1 min read September 13, 2026 Dawn Parsons
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Need a quick appetizer? This is one of my favorites to serve at any gathering. With just four simple ingredients of creamy goat cheese, candied pecans, fresh rosemary and a drizzle of honey, this will definitely be the talk of the party.

Recipe Time
15 to 25 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Servings
12 to 24 Servings
Ingredients:
  • 1 8oz Package Goat Cheese
  • 1 Package Candied Pecans (or any nut of your choosing)
  • 3 Sprigs Fresh Rosemary
  • Honey
Step
1

On a cutting board roughly chop up your candied pecans into small pieces. You can easily substitute with any other type of nut; pistachios, walnuts or even almonds would be delicious.

Goat Cheese, Pecan & Honey Appetizer step 1
Step
2

Next, finely chop your fresh rosemary. This is definitely a more potent herb choice, so use what best fits your taste.

Goat Cheese, Pecan & Honey Appetizer step 2
Step
3

Combine nuts and rosemary in a shallow dish and spread out into a layer. While gently pressing down, roll the goat cheese log into the mixture until completely coated. Place on a serving plate and drizzle with honey. Serve with crackers. See how I styled this Modern Floral Baby Shower and get my recipes for delicious Sparkling Water Spritzers and Cookies and Cream Mini Trifles.

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