Description
A delightful appetizer featuring creamy goat cheese, sweet honey, fresh figs, and crunchy pistachios, perfect for entertaining.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces goat cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 cup fresh figs, chopped
- 1/4 cup pistachios, shelled and roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for drizzling)
- Crackers or sliced baguette, for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened goat cheese, honey, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the goat cheese mixture to a serving dish and spread it out evenly.
- Top the goat cheese with the chopped figs and pistachios, distributing them evenly over the surface.
- If using, sprinkle fresh thyme leaves over the top for added flavor.
- Drizzle olive oil over the entire dish for a finishing touch.
- Serve immediately with crackers or sliced baguette, or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter version, add an extra tablespoon of honey on top before serving.
- Substitute dried figs for fresh ones if they are not in season, or try adding a sprinkle of crushed red pepper for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg