Description
This Goat Cheese and Fig Jam Spread is a delightful combination of creamy goat cheese, sweet fig jam, and crunchy nuts, perfect for entertaining or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix Cheeses: 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 Fig Jam: Layer the fig jam over the cheese mixture, spreading it to cover evenly.
- Add Balsamic Vinegar: Drizzle balsamic vinegar on top of the fig jam.
- Bake: Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the jam is bubbling and hot.
- Toast Nuts: While the spread bakes, toast the chopped pecans in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant.
- Finish and Serve: 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.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Goat Cheese, Fig Jam, Spread, Appetizer, Easy, Quick, Vegetarian
