Description
A vibrant and healthy savory appetizer featuring a whole block of Greek feta cheese baked inside a ceramic dish with chopped Medjool dates roasted pistachios extra virgin olive oil wild mountain honey and fresh thyme leaves.
Ingredients
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200 g feta cheese.
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1/2 cup chopped dates.
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1/4 cup chopped pistachios.
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3 tbsp organic honey.
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1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil.
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1/4 tsp chili flakes.
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1 tsp fresh thyme leaves.
Instructions
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Cut a sheet of parchment paper and line the bottom basin floor of a small ceramic baking dish preheating oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Place the solid brick of Greek feta cheese directly into the center floor of the lined pan patting away surface brine.
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Scatter the chopped sweet Medjool dates and chopped green pistachio tree kernels uniformly over the face of the white cheese brick.
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Pour the extra virgin olive oil liquid honey and hot red chili flakes in a steady thread over the loaded fruit layers.
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Slide the pan onto the center rack cooking at 375°F for 18 minutes until soft then blanket the face with fresh thyme sprigs.
Notes
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Allowing the oil and honey to drench the chopped fruit boundaries before baking is the secret to a professional-grade melting texture for this Baked Feta with Dates.
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Calcium-heavy sheep milk bases provide a sophisticated and nutrient-dense foundation while adhering to strict platform rules.
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This warm clay pot appetizer is naturally pork-free and wine-free for simple holiday gathering boards.
- Prep Time: ~ 5 mins.
- Cook Time: ~ 15 mins.
- Category: Appetizer.
- Method: Oven Baking.
- Cuisine: Modern Pan-Mediterranean Tavern.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~ 1 large filled cheese section with 3 baguette slices.
- Calories: ~ 290 kcal.
- Sugar: ~ 18 g.
- Sodium: ~ 410 mg.
- Fat: ~ 16 g.
- Saturated Fat: ~ 7 g.
- Unsaturated Fat: ~ 9 g.
- Trans Fat: ~ 0 g.
- Carbohydrates: ~ 26 g.
- Fiber: ~ 2 g.
- Protein: ~ 8 g.
- Cholesterol: ~ 35 mg.
Keywords: Baked Feta with Dates, Warm Baked Block Cheeses, Stunning Appitizer Recipes, Baked Spicy Feta, Mediterranean Date Dips, New York Recipe.