Goat Cheese Appetizer with Fig Jam and Pecans
A warm spread made with creamy goat cheese, fig jam, balsamic and toasted pecans!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces goat cheese (softened to room temperature)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- 1/2 cup fig jam
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans ((or walnuts, almonds or pistachios))
- 2 tbsp chopped thyme and rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F
- In a mixing bowl, stir together goat cheese and cream cheese until combined. Spread the cheese mixture evenly in the bottom of an oven-safe baking dish.
- Spoon the fig jam over the goat cheese, spreading it evenly.
- Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the top of the fig jam.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the fig jam is bubbling and hot.
- While the spread bakes, toast the chopped pecans (or walnuts if you prefer) in a dry pan until aromatic.
- Once out of the oven, sprinkle with fresh, chopped herbs and toasted pecans.
- Allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve with an assortment of crostini, crackers, crudites, etc.
Calories: 264kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 9gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 206mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 648IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 1mg
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