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Goat Cheese Appetizer Spread with Fig Jam and Pecans

Irresistible Goat Cheese Appetizer Spread with Fig Jam & Pecans

This Goat Cheese Appetizer Spread with Fig Jam and Pecans is a crowd-pleaser that blends creamy cheese with sweet fig jam for an irresistible appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Spread
  • 8 oz Goat Cheese softened
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup Fig Jam
  • 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Pecans toasted
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Thyme chopped
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Rosemary chopped
For Serving
  • Crostini
  • Crackers
  • Vegetables

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Oven-safe dish
  • spatula
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine softened goat cheese and cream cheese in a mixing bowl and blend until creamy.
  3. Transfer the cheese mixture into a greased oven-safe dish.
  4. Spread fig jam evenly over the cheese mixture.
  5. Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the fig jam layer.
  6. Bake for 10-15 minutes until bubbling.
  7. Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  8. Sprinkle toasted pecans, thyme, and rosemary on top after baking.
  9. Serve warm with crostini, crackers, or vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Start with softened cheeses for the best texture. Monitor baking to avoid overbaking, which can dry out the spread.

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