Description
Indulge in the delightful Goat Cheese Appetizer with Fig Jam and Pecans, a perfect combination of creamy goat cheese, sweet fig jam, and crunchy pecans. This warm spread is quick to prepare and ideal for any gathering, enhancing your appetizer table with its unique flavors. Whether you’re hosting an elegant dinner party or enjoying a casual get-together, this dish impresses with its delicious taste and versatility. Serve it with crostini, crackers, or fresh vegetables for an interactive dining experience that your guests will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces goat cheese (softened)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup fig jam
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans (or walnuts)
- 2 tablespoons chopped thyme and rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine goat cheese and cream cheese until smooth. Spread the mixture in an oven-safe baking dish.
- Layer fig jam over the cheese mixture evenly.
- Drizzle balsamic vinegar on top.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until bubbling.
- While baking, toast the chopped nuts in a dry pan until fragrant.
- Once baked, sprinkle the toasted nuts and fresh herbs over the top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the total batch (approximately 56g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg