Description
A delightful Goat Cheese Appetizer combining creamy cheese, sweet fig jam, and crunchy pecans, perfect for impressing guests at any gathering.
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
- 2 tablespoons chopped thyme
- 2 tablespoons chopped rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and toast the chopped pecans for 5-7 minutes until fragrant and golden.
- In a small baking dish, combine the softened goat cheese and cream cheese, spreading evenly.
- Spoon the fig jam over the cheese layer and drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
- Sprinkle the toasted pecans over the fig jam layer.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is soft and warm, and the edges of the jam are bubbly.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with chopped thyme and rosemary. Serve warm with slices of baguette or crackers.
Notes
Serve warm and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3-4 days after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: goat cheese, fig jam, appetizer, party food, vegetarian, crowd-pleaser, gourmet