Fig & honey baked goat cheese appetizer
This Fig & Honey Baked Goat Cheese Appetizer is a delightful blend of creamy goat cheese, sweet figs and honey, and crunchy walnuts and pistachios. It's an easy-to-prepare dish that can be served warm or cold, making it a perfect appetizer for gatherings or family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 round of soft goat cheese about 4 oz
- 5 fresh figs a mix of green and purple, sliced
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- Some crushed walnuts
- Some crushed pistachios
- Some dried lemon thyme to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the goat cheese in the center of an 8” round ceramic, oven-safe dish.
- Arrange the sliced figs around the goat cheese.
- Scatter the crushed walnuts and pistachios over the top.
- Drizzle the honey evenly over the goat cheese and figs.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is soft
- Serve warm with your choice of crackers or toasted bread.
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Notes
- This appetizer pairs well with a variety of crackers. I recommend whole grain or multigrain crackers for a healthier option.
- If you're not a fan of walnuts or pistachios, feel free to substitute with other nuts like almonds or pecans.
- If figs are not in season, you can use dried figs or even substitute with other fruits like pears or apples.
- Remember, you can prepare this dish ahead of time and simply warm it up in the oven for 5 minutes before serving. However, serving it warm is highly recommended to fully enjoy the creamy, melted goat cheese.
- For the goat cheese, I highly recommend using Cypress Grove Goat Cheese, which can be found at Whole Foods. It has a fantastic flavor that pairs beautifully with the sweetness of the figs and honey.