Baked Feta Cheese with Honey
My easy Baked Feta Cheese is made with a block of feta, olive oil, honey, sesame seeds, and a pinch of chilli flakes. It is ready in under 20 minutes and makes a delicious warm feta cheese appetizer for sharing with bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 191kcal
Ingredients
- 7 oz block of feta cheese (200 grams)
- ½ tablespoon good quality olive oil
- 2 tablespoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the feta in a small baking dish.
- Brush with a little olive oil. If you’d like an easier cleanup, line the dish with parchment paper.
- Lightly brush with a little olive oil for a bit more richness and browning.
- Drizzle with honey so the top and sides are coated. Sprinkle sesame seeds and chiulli flakes evenly on top. They’ll stick to the honey and form a crust.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until the cheese is soft but still holds its shape.
- Serve warm right out of the dish, with bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- Use a block of feta in brine, not crumbled feta.
- Choose a small baking dish so the honey stays close to the cheese.
- Don’t overbake the feta. It should be warm and soft, but still hold its shape.
- Toast the sesame seeds first if you want a stronger nutty flavour.
- Add a little extra honey after baking for a glossy finish.
- Serve the feta straight away while warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 568mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 247IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 265mg | Iron: 1mg