Apple Slices with Goat Cheese and Pistachios
Elevate your snack game with these elegant yet easy-to-prepare Apple Slices with Goat Cheese and Pistachios, a perfect combination of crisp sweetness and creamy indulgence. This recipe pairs refreshing rounds of Honeycrisp or Fuji apples with a velvety layer of soft goat cheese, adding a luxurious texture to every bite. A sprinkle of finely chopped, crunchy pistachios introduces a nutty richness, balanced by the delicate drizzle of golden honey for a hint of natural sweetness. Brushed lightly with lemon juice to enhance the apples’ tartness and prevent browning, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 10 minutes, making it a crowd-pleasing appetizer or elegant snack for gatherings. Serve as a refined finger food or a refreshing treat that's as stunning to look at as it is delicious to eat. Perfect for gluten-free entertaining or an elevated snack idea, this quick recipe embraces bold flavors with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Apples (preferably Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- 120 grams Goat cheese (soft, creamy)
- 60 grams Shelled pistachios
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Wash the apples thoroughly and pat them dry. Slice them horizontally into 1/4-inch thick rounds, removing the core and seeds from the center of each slice.
Brush each apple slice lightly with lemon juice to prevent browning and to add a hint of tartness.
Spread a thin layer of goat cheese evenly over each apple slice.
Chop the shelled pistachios into small pieces and sprinkle them generously over the goat cheese layer on each apple slice.
Drizzle a small amount of honey over the top of each slice for added sweetness and flavor.
Arrange the apple slices on a serving platter and serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
665 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.4 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.2 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 64 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 563 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 92.1 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 78.8 g | ||
| Protein | 22.7 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 196 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 551 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
