Baked Figs with Goat Cheese
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4.7
Baked Figs with Goat Cheese
Description
This recipe involves cutting medium-sized figs at the top to allow them to open slightly, then spooning soft goat cheese into each. Chopped walnuts and fresh sage scatter over the figs, followed by a drizzle of honey to enhance natural sweetness. A light seasoning of salt and freshly ground black pepper balances the flavors.
Baking in a moderate oven or under a broiler softens the figs and slightly browns the walnuts and cheese, melding the components into a warm, tender dish. The texture is a combination of sweet, creamy, and crunchy, with aromatic herb accents.
Baked figs can be served warm or cold, pairing well with wines or as part of a cheese plate. The flexibility of ingredients allows substitutions of various cheeses and nuts, as well as addition of complementary flavors like capers or balsamic glaze, adapting to taste preferences.
Practical serving notes include pairing suggestions and possible ingredient swaps to suit dietary or flavor preferences.
Ingredients
- 6 fig medium-sized
- 80 grams soft goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons walnuts chopped
- 1 tablespoon sage chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey
- salt freshly ground, to taste
- black pepper freshly ground, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 °C or 390 °F. Cut off the stems and make an X cut in the top of each fig half way through.
- Stuff the figs with soft goat cheese using a teaspoon. Sprinkle some chopped walnuts and sage over your stuffed figs and drizzle them with honey. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. I used Le Creuset rectangular baking dish for this recipe and it was just the right size.
- Broil for about 5 minutes or until they look soft and release juice. Serve them warm or cold with a glass of wine. Enjoy!
Notes
- Try substituting goat cheese with ricotta, Parmesan, mozzarella, or blue cheeses like Gorgonzola or Stilton.
- Adding capers or olives introduces a savory contrast to the sweet figs.
- A drizzle of lemon juice can add a tangy accent to the figs.
- For non-vegetarians, wrapping figs in prosciutto before baking adds complexity.
- Balsamic vinegar or reduction complements the figs' sweetness.
- Alternative nuts such as almonds, pistachios, or pecans can replace walnuts.
- Herb substitutions include rosemary, thyme, or basil for sage.
- Warm spices like star anise, cloves, cardamom, nutmeg, or cinnamon can enhance flavor complexity.
- Serve the baked figs as part of a cheese plate alongside wine.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 286 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 286kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 149mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 392mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 625IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
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