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Honey Glazed Halloumi

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BY Ayeh Manfre · UPDATED: Oct 4, 24 · PUBLISHED: Nov 7, 22 · 28 Comments
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This Honey Glazed Halloumi is the combination of adding honey, lemon juice and thyme which is a flavour bomb with every bite!

The perfect appetizer before a main or even to enjoy as an aperitif with a few glasses of wine is my Honey Glazed Halloumi.

Halloumi is a salty cheese so the combination of sweet sticky honey and the acidity of lemon juice is a flavor bomb with every bite!

This is a super easy recipe to make with only 5 ingredients, not to mention it looks amazing so it’s one that will impress guests every time!

More popular cheese recipes you must try, are my halloumi burger, parmesan crusted potatoes and fried halloumi bites, they're so so good!

Table of Contents
  • What is Halloumi?
  • Tips to make Honey Glazed Halloumi
  • More Appetizer Recipes
  • More Halloumi Recipes
  • Recipe
  • Comments

What is Halloumi?

Halloumi is a Cypriot firm, brined, slightly springy white cheese, traditionally made from a mixture of goat and sheep milk.

It has a strong salty flavour from the brine but once cooked it softens and becomes creamy with a like squidgy texture. Halloumi also has a high melting point making it perfect for frying and grilling.

Some other Greek recipes to try are my Vegan Tzatziki dip and Greek Wrap.

Tips to make Honey Glazed Halloumi

  1. Ensure not to slice the cheese too thin as once cooked, it softens up and can fall apart. Slice in 1cm thick pieces
  2. It’s best to marinate the halloumi for as long as you can, overnight if possible. This creates the flavour profile. But not to stress, if you're in a rush, marinating for at least an hour will still taste great.
  3. Halloumi will toughen up and become quite chewy if overcooked, so only cook for 2-3 mins on each side
  4. Serve halloumi immediately as once it cools down, it will toughen a little. I love adding a drizzle of the honey dressing upon serving for extra flavour.
  5. Ensure the pan is nice and hot before adding your cheese, as you want a nice golden char
  6. Cook the halloumi on medium heat as the outside can burn quite quickly if the pan is too hot

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  • Homemade Falafel

More Halloumi Recipes

  • Greek Bowls
  • Halloumi Fries
  • Fried Halloumi Bites
  • Halloumi Burger

I hope you enjoy my Honey Glazed Halloumi recipe. I love seeing your creations and remakes, so make sure to tag me and send me a photo on Instagram so I can also share the love.

Recipe

Honey Glaze Halloumi served on a plate with lemon

Honey Glazed Halloumi

4.51 from 53 votes
This Honey Glazed Halloumi recipe includes the combination of adding honey, lemon juice and thyme which is a flavour bomb with every bite!
Author: Ayeh Manfre
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 8
Calories: 312kcal
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Prep Time8 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time18 minutes mins

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Ingredients 

  • 600 g halloumi cheese
  • 5 tablespoon honey
  • 1 medium lemon
  • 4 sprigs thyme
  • 2-3 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  • Slice halloumi in 1 centimeter thick pieces
  • In a small bowl, add the honey, juice of the lemon and thyme leaves. Mix well.
  • Add one layer of halloumi slices to an air tight container. Spoon over a layer of the honey lemon dressing. Add another layer of halloumi on top, add dressing , repeating until all the cheese has been added. Pour over any remaining dressing.
  • Place container in the fridge to marinate for as long as you can, minimum of one hour. Overnight if possible otherwise a few hours is sufficient.
  • Every now and then, turn container upside down so dressing can marinate and coat the cheese on all sides.
  • Heat some of the olive oil in a pan on medium heat. One heated, gently place some of the halloumi cheese. Don't overcrowd the pan or have pieces touching.
  • After 2-3 minutes when you have a nice sear, turn the cheese around. After 1 minute, add a few spoons of the dressing to glaze the cheese. Once the second side has seared, remove from the pan and add to a plate.
  • Keep repeating this process until all cheese is cooked
  • Upon serving, add a few more spoons of the honey dressing to coat the cheese, then dig in and enjoy!
⭐️ Final Step! Would love if you left a rating and comment to let me know how it went. Your feedback helps inspire others and means alot ❤️

Nutrition

Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 901mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 756mg | Iron: 1mg
Keywords: cheese, family, salty

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  1. Tony says

    March 24, 2021 at 9:53 pm

    5 stars
    I really love Halloumi and this simply recipe was full of flavour. Admittedly - there was no moderation here and I ate this all by myself. I just love love love cheese.

    Reply
    • Ayeh says

      April 07, 2021 at 5:15 pm

      Hahahaa love it!

      Reply
  2. Melissa says

    April 14, 2021 at 2:15 am

    5 stars
    Super easy and sooo yummy!! I let mine marinate a little more than a day and it was so well marinated all the way through! Can't wait to make this again!

    Reply
    • Ayeh says

      April 15, 2021 at 5:44 pm

      Oh yum!! the longer it sits the better it is, 🙂

      Reply
  3. Emily says

    April 16, 2021 at 6:37 pm

    5 stars
    My boyfriend and I loved this recipe as a side dish when we recently had a Greek dinner! I accidentally put too much marinade in the pan at first so had to poor some out so I could that crispy base. We drizzled some onto the pan once it had cooked at it was unreal...

    Reply
    • Ayeh says

      April 27, 2021 at 4:59 pm

      Oh yummy! Yes best to add the marinade at the end so that the cheese can get a nice sear first. so glad you liked it xx

      Reply
  4. Rumannah says

    May 05, 2021 at 1:54 am

    5 stars
    A new and different way of eating halloumi!

    Reply
    • Ayeh says

      May 06, 2021 at 12:30 pm

      So good isnt it 🙂

      Reply
  5. Efaz says

    May 07, 2021 at 10:52 am

    Was a hit with my family! Thanks for the recipe 🙂

    Reply
    • Ayeh says

      May 10, 2021 at 9:01 pm

      Love that your family loved it too! xxx

      Reply
  6. kasias.kitchen says

    June 05, 2021 at 7:43 pm

    5 stars
    So yummy!

    Reply
    • Ayeh says

      June 07, 2021 at 1:40 pm

      So glad you love it too ! x

      Reply
  7. Carol Dirner says

    June 10, 2021 at 11:43 am

    I made this tonight. It was delicious.

    Reply
    • Ayeh says

      June 24, 2021 at 7:35 pm

      Oh yummy one of my favs! So great to hear you love it too x

      Reply
  8. Chloe says

    August 04, 2021 at 7:28 pm

    5 stars
    SO DELICIOUS AND EASY!!!

    Reply
    • Ayeh says

      August 06, 2021 at 7:13 pm

      One of my fav recipes! So glad you loved it Chloe xxx

      Reply
  9. Suparna YS says

    August 11, 2021 at 10:51 pm

    5 stars
    Tried it, loved it

    Reply
    • Ayeh says

      August 12, 2021 at 11:17 am

      Yayyy my fav too!

      Reply
  10. Lucie says

    September 01, 2021 at 3:12 am

    5 stars
    I loved this recipe so much ! I'm only eating my halloumi this way from now on !

    Reply
    • Ayeh says

      September 01, 2021 at 11:39 am

      Hehe the best and only way 🙂

      Reply
  11. Kai says

    March 14, 2022 at 7:35 am

    5 stars
    AmazIng!!!!!! Absolutely loved it! Added a few chilli flakes to give it that he and it was phenomenal!

    Reply
    • Ayeh says

      March 14, 2022 at 11:10 am

      Oh yum love it with some chilli too! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Janessa says

    April 12, 2022 at 12:36 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is soooo delicious. Loved it and will make it again!

    Reply
    • Ayeh says

      April 14, 2022 at 7:21 pm

      So lovely to hear Janessa, its so yummy right!

      Reply
  13. Lynne says

    October 28, 2022 at 5:50 am

    Another amazing recipe! I do this for my friends and they absolutely love it. Haven't had a chance to get a picture as it gets eaten too quickly

    Reply
    • Ayeh Manfre says

      November 04, 2022 at 6:33 am

      Hehe thats a compliment in itself that they were eaten that fast 🙂

      Reply
  14. Lesley says

    January 29, 2024 at 1:29 am

    How long can you leave this marinading? It would just be for me so I wouldn’t want to eat/cook all 600g in one sitting

    Reply
    • Ayeh Manfre says

      February 01, 2024 at 8:33 pm

      Up to a few days is fine, but you can also make a smaller batch if its just for you 🙂

      Reply
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