Baked Manchego Cheese with Honey and Walnuts – A Tapas Recipe for Cozy Moments
A bite that blends Spain and Denmark
The Danish idea of “hygge” and Spanish tapas share one thing: enjoying the moment with good food and great company. This easy baked Manchego cheese with honey and walnuts takes just 10 minutes to prepare, making it perfect as an appetizer, part of a tapas spread, or a gourmet cheese board.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 200 g Manchego cheese (truffle version for extra flavour)
- 3 tbsp honey
- 40 g walnuts
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- A pinch of fresh rosemary or thyme (optional)
Step-by-step:
- Preheat oven to 180 ºC (350 ºF).
- Cut Manchego into thick slices or wedges and place on a baking tray.
- Drizzle lightly with honey.
- Roughly chop the walnuts and sprinkle over the cheese.
- Bake for 5–7 minutes, until the cheese softens but doesn’t melt completely.
- Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with rosemary.
Serving tips:
- Present on a wooden board for a rustic look.
- Serve with toasted rustic bread or Spanish “picos” breadsticks.
- Add fresh grapes or figs for colour and freshness.
Perfect pairing:
Enjoy with a crianza red wine or a brut nature cava.
Aroma Ibérico tip:
At Aroma Ibérico, we have everything you need – Manchego cheese, gourmet honey, extra virgin olive oil, and walnuts – ready to create this delicious tapas at home