Cherry Goat Cheese Skewers with Honey Glaze & Almond Crunch πŸ’πŸ§€πŸŒΏ

July 7, 2026 nvvp Food recipes 0

These Cherry Goat Cheese Skewers with Honey Glaze & Almond Crunch are an elegant bite-sized appetizer featuring juicy sweet cherries, creamy goat cheese, fragrant basil, and crunchy toasted almonds. Finished with a light honey Dijon glaze, these colorful skewers are perfect for summer entertaining, holiday parties, brunch, or an easy gourmet appetizer.

πŸ›’ Ingredients

For the Skewers:

  • 24 fresh sweet cherries, pitted
  • 8 oz goat cheese, chilled and cut into 24 bite-sized cubes
  • 24 small fresh basil leaves
  • 12 small wooden skewers

For the Honey Glaze:

  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

For the Almond Crunch:

  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp flaky sea salt

Optional Garnishes:

  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Fresh lemon zest
  • Extra honey for drizzling

πŸ‘©β€πŸ³ Instructions

1. Toast the Almonds

Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and sliced almonds, stirring frequently for 3–4 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant.

Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and transfer to a plate to cool completely.

2. Prepare the Honey Glaze

In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and freshly cracked black pepper until smooth and well combined.

3. Assemble the Skewers

Thread one sweet cherry onto each wooden skewer, followed by a folded basil leaf and one cube of chilled goat cheese.

Repeat until all 12 skewers are assembled.

4. Arrange and Glaze

Place the skewers on a serving platter. Drizzle the honey glaze evenly over the top, allowing it to lightly coat each skewer.

5. Finish and Serve

Sprinkle generously with the toasted almond crunch. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, a little fresh lemon zest, and an extra drizzle of honey if desired.

Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving for a cool, refreshing appetizer.

⏱️ Recipe Details

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Servings: 6

πŸ₯— Nutrition (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 225 kcal
  • Protein: 7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15 g
  • Fat: 16 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 180 mg

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