Description
Creamy goat cheese topped with sweet fig jam, crunchy nuts, and fresh herbs—an effortless, elegant appetizer.
Ingredients
- Goat cheese log or wheel (8 oz)
- Fig jam (⅓–½ cup)
- Pecans or walnuts (¼ cup, chopped)
- Fresh rosemary or thyme
- Honey (optional drizzle)
- Olive oil (very light drizzle, optional)
- Cracked black pepper
- Crackers or toasted baguette for serving
Instructions
- Place the goat cheese on a serving plate (soften slightly for easier spreading).
- Spoon fig jam generously over the top.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts for crunch.
- Add fresh rosemary or thyme leaves.
- Drizzle lightly with honey and/or olive oil if desired.
- Season with a touch of black pepper to balance sweetness.
- Serve immediately with crackers or crostini.
Notes
- This appetizer is best served fresh.
- Feel free to substitute nuts based on preference.
- Adjust the amount of fig jam to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: No-bake
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg