Goat Cheese and Fig Jam Spread: Easy Delight for Any Gatherings
A delicious Goat Cheese and Fig Jam Spread that combines creamy texture and sweet flavors, perfect for any gathering.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- oven-safe baking dish
- dry pan for toasting
Ingredients
Cheese Spread
- 8 ounces goat cheese softened to room temperature
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
Toppings
- ½ cup fig jam
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- ⅓ cup chopped pecans or walnuts, almonds, or pistachios
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary finely chopped
Instructions
Cooking 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 types of jam or nuts to customize the flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 264kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
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