Quick Fried Queso de Murcia with Honey and Thyme

This fried Queso de Murcia with honey and thyme is a rustic Spanish tapas recipe that balances sweet and savoury beautifully. Golden, warm cheese topped with aromatic herbs and honey makes an easy dish that’s deeply satisfying yet simple enough for quick entertaining.

Course Main Course

Cuisine European, Mediterranean, Spanish

Diet Vegetarian

Keyword fried cheese, goat cheese, honey thyme, queso murcia, Spanish tapas

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Servings Servings

Calories 220

Author Spooning & Forking

Ingredients

250 g Queso de Murcia cut into 2cm slices
2 tbsp Flour plain
2 tbsp Olive oil extra virgin
1 tbsp Runny honey
1 tsp Fresh thyme leaves
Sea salt to taste

Instructions

Dust the cheese slices lightly in flour, shaking off excess. Heat olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the cheese slices and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp at the edges.
Transfer to a plate, drizzle with honey, and scatter thyme leaves on top. Season with a pinch of sea salt and serve immediately while the cheese is still soft inside.

Notes

Choose a firm block of Queso de Murcia, not too aged, so it keeps a soft interior when fried. The rind can stay on, as it adds a little chew and helps hold the slices together.

A light runny honey works best here. Acacia or orange blossom honey pairs especially well, bringing floral notes that complement the thyme without being overpowering.

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