Description
Creamy goat cheese blends with sweet Mediterranean figs in this elegant appetizer. Drizzled with honey and garnished with fresh thyme, this dip offers a luxurious start that invites you to savor each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) goat cheese, softened to room temperature
Fruit and Spread:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) fig spread or marmalade
Nuts:
- ¼ cup (30 grams) pecans, plus more for garnish
Serving Suggestion:
- Crackers
Instructions
- Pulse pecans in an electric food processor at high speed for approximately 20 seconds until achieving a fine, uniform texture.
- Add softened goat cheese and fig spread to the finely chopped pecans in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Thoroughly blend the ingredients using a silicone spatula, ensuring complete integration and a smooth, consistent mixture.
- Gently transfer the prepared dip into a shallow serving vessel, creating an inviting presentation.
- Optionally, sprinkle additional finely chopped pecans across the surface for enhanced visual appeal and textural contrast.
- Accompany the creamy dip with an assortment of crisp crackers, allowing guests to scoop and savor the rich, nutty spread.
Notes
- Crush pecans to fine texture for smooth, even distribution throughout the dip.
- Ensure goat cheese is softened at room temperature for easier mixing and creamy consistency.
- Select high-quality fig spread to enhance the overall depth of flavor and sweetness.
- Prepare this appetizer quickly in under 10 minutes with minimal cooking skills required.
- Experiment with different cracker varieties or fresh vegetables as dipping options for versatile serving.
- Refrigerate leftover dip in an airtight container for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg