Description
A delicious, easy, and flavorful Boursin Appetizer with Pistachios and Honey: a creamy, smooth, no-bake dip topped with crunchy nuts and a sweet-spicy drizzle, ready in just 5 minutes.
Ingredients
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1 wheel (5.4 oz) Boursin cheese, garlic herb flavor
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1/2 cup roasted salted shelled pistachios, chopped or crushed
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3–4 tablespoons hot honey
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Crackers or apple slices, for serving
Instructions
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Prep the cheese (optional): Let the Boursin come to room temperature for 15 minutes to make it easier to spread.
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Spread the cheese: Place the Boursin on a serving plate or platter. Use the back of a spoon to press it into an even layer.
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Add toppings: Sprinkle the chopped or crushed pistachios evenly over the cheese. Drizzle the hot honey generously on top.
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Serve: Serve with crackers or apple slices. Optional: place a small spoon on the plate for easy spreading.
Notes
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Softening Cheese: For the best texture, ensure Boursin is near room temperature. It allows the toppings to embed beautifully into the soft cheese.
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Pistachio Flavor: Use roasted, salted pistachios. The saltiness is crucial for balancing the sweetness of the hot honey.
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Make-Ahead Tip: Assemble up to an hour in advance; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. This is ideal for quick entertaining.
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Honey Alternative: If you don’t have hot honey, use regular honey and sprinkle a pinch of red pepper flakes over the top of the dip before serving.
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Serving Vessel: Spreading the Boursin on a shallow platter maximizes surface area for dipping and showcases the toppings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing, No-Bake
- Cuisine: European Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: full batch (≈ 5.4 oz cheese + ½ cup pistachios + ~3.5 tbsp honey)
- Calories: ≈ 1,250 kcal
- Sugar: ≈ 69 g
- Sodium: ≈ 1,060 mg
- Fat: ≈ 95 g
- Saturated Fat: ≈ 45.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ≈ 49.5 g (approximate — total fat minus saturated and assuming negligible trans fat)
- Trans Fat: ≈ 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ≈ 84 g
- Fiber: ≈ 7 g
- Protein: ≈ 27 g
- Cholesterol: ≈ 160 mg
Keywords: Boursin Appetizer, Hot Honey Dip, Pistachio Dip, Cheese Spread, Gourmet Dip, No-Bake Appetizer, 5-Minute Recipe, Easy Party Food, Sweet Savory Dip, Vegetarian