Description
A delightful spread combining creamy goat cheese with sweet fig jam, topped with fresh herbs and toasted nuts, perfect for entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces goat cheese (softened to room temperature)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- 1/2 cup fig jam
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans (or walnuts, almonds, or pistachios)
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme and rosemary, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the goat cheese and cream cheese until smooth. Spread evenly into the bottom of an oven-safe baking dish.
- Layer the fig jam over the cheese mixture, spreading it to cover evenly.
- Drizzle balsamic vinegar on top of the fig jam.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the jam is bubbling and hot.
- While the spread bakes, toast the chopped pecans in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant.
- Remove the spread from the oven, then sprinkle it with fresh herbs and toasted pecans.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Serve with crostini, crackers, or fresh veggies.
Notes
- Experiment with different nuts based on your preference.
- For a sweeter spread, consider using more fig jam.
- This spread can be made a few hours in advance and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg