Baked Feta with Sesame and Honey Recipe
This baked feta recipe features a delightful combination of creamy feta cheese crusted with toasted sesame seeds and drizzled with sweet honey, enhanced by aromatic oregano and olive oil. Perfectly baked until soft and served warm with pitta breads, it makes a simple yet elegant appetizer or snack that brings together savory and sweet flavors in a delightful Mediterranean-inspired dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 25-30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Feta and Sesame Crust
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
- 200g block feta
- 2 tbsp honey, plus extra to serve
- 1 tsp roughly chopped oregano
- olive oil, for drizzling
To Serve
- warmed pitta breads
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 200°C (180°C fan) or gas mark 6 to heat thoroughly while you prepare the feta.
- Toast the sesame seeds and coat the feta: Place the sesame seeds in a shallow dish. Brush the entire block of feta cheese all over with 2 tablespoons of honey, ensuring it is evenly coated. Then carefully press the honey-coated feta into the sesame seeds so that it becomes well crusted on all sides.
- Prepare the baking dish: Place the sesame-crusted feta into a snug-fitting baking dish. Sprinkle the roughly chopped oregano and a pinch of sea salt evenly over the top. Drizzle olive oil generously around and over the feta to keep it moist during baking.
- Bake the feta: Put the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the feta is soft and slightly golden on the edges.
- Serve: Remove the feta from the oven and drizzle with a little extra honey for sweetness. Serve immediately with warmed pitta breads to scoop and enjoy the gooey, flavorful feta.
Notes
- Ensure you use a block of feta rather than crumbled for the best crust and texture.
- To toast sesame seeds, dry-fry them in a hot pan for 1-2 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- Adjust honey quantity to taste if you prefer a less sweet or more intense honey flavor.
- Serving with warmed pitta breads provides a perfect vehicle to scoop up the warm baked feta.
- For a more herbaceous flavor, fresh oregano can be used instead of dried.
Keywords: baked feta, sesame seeds, honey, oregano, Mediterranean appetizer, pitta bread, easy cheese recipe, baked cheese
