Description
Elevate your appetizer game with this Goat Cheese Appetizer featuring fig jam and pecans. This delightful dish combines the creamy richness of goat cheese and cream cheese with the sweet, fruity notes of fig jam and the crunch of toasted pecans. Perfect for gatherings or intimate dinners, it’s quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, ensuring you have more time to enjoy with your guests. Serve it warm alongside crispy crostini or a colorful array of fresh vegetables for an irresistible treat that’s sure to impress.
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 oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine goat cheese and cream cheese until smooth.
- Spread the mixture evenly in a baking dish.
- Top with fig jam, then drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until bubbly.
- While baking, toast chopped nuts in a dry pan until fragrant.
- Once out of the oven, garnish with toasted nuts and fresh herbs.
- Let cool slightly before serving with crostini or veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg