Honey-Pecan Sweet Potato Goat Cheese Delight

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 12–16 bites

Description

This Honey-Pecan Sweet Potato Goat Cheese Delight is a beautiful blend of flavors and textures. Roasted sweet potato rounds are topped with creamy goat cheese, toasted pecans, and a drizzle of honey. It’s the perfect balance of sweet, savory, creamy, and crunchy—ideal for holidays, dinner parties, or a gourmet-style snack.

Ingredients

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 oz goat cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
• 3 tablespoons honey (plus more for drizzling)
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
• Fresh thyme or rosemary, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Roast the sweet potatoes:
Arrange sweet potato rounds on the baking sheet.
Brush both sides lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until fork-tender and lightly golden.

3. Toast the pecans:
While potatoes roast, toast the chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes until fragrant. Set aside to cool.

4. Assemble the bites:
Let sweet potato slices cool slightly.
Spread or pipe a dollop of goat cheese onto each slice.
Top with toasted pecans.
Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with cinnamon, if using.

5. Serve:
Garnish with fresh thyme or rosemary, if desired.
Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

• For extra flavor, mix a little honey and cinnamon directly into the goat cheese before spreading.
• Want to make it ahead? Roast the sweet potatoes and toast the pecans in advance, then assemble just before serving.
• You can substitute goat cheese with whipped feta or cream cheese if preferred.

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