Description
Fried Goat Cheese with Tarragon and Honey is a delicious gourmet appetizer that combines creamy goat cheese, aromatic tarragon, and sweet honey, all encased in a crispy coating. This elegant dish is perfect for entertaining guests at dinner parties or enjoying as a delightful snack. With its irresistible flavor and texture contrast, this recipe is sure to impress and become a favorite at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh goat cheese, sliced into 1-inch rounds
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp fresh tarragon, chopped
- 2 tbsp honey (high-quality)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying (neutral like canola or vegetable)
Instructions
- Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one for flour mixed with salt and pepper, one for beaten eggs, and one for breadcrumbs mixed with chopped tarragon.
- Dredge each goat cheese round in flour, dip into the egg wash, then roll in breadcrumbs until evenly coated.
- Heat about half an inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering (about 3-5 minutes).
- Fry the cheese rounds for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to paper towels to absorb excess oil. Drizzle warm honey over each piece before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Gourmet
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 56mg