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Roasted Figs With Gorgonzola And Honey
5 from 20 votes

Roasted Figs With Gorgonzola And Honey

Roasted Figs With Gorgonzola And Honey is a simple yet elegant appetizer featuring fresh figs stuffed with creamy Gorgonzola cheese, drizzled with honey, and baked briefly to meld flavors. The dish is finished with chopped honey-glazed pecans, basil leaves, and freshly cracked black pepper for balance.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 343 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 6 figs wash and pat dry, fresh
  • 120 grams gorgonzola ½ cup or goats cheese/stilton
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ⅛ teaspoon thyme dried
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • black pepper freshly ground
  • 3 pecan chopped, honey glazed
  • 6 small basil to garnish, leaves

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 200℃/180℃fan/400℉.
  2. Trim the fig stem and cut an X from the top ¾ down (don't cut all the way through).
  3. Arrange on a baking tray, drizzle with olive oil and bake for 5 minutes.
  4. Remove from the oven and using a teaspoon, stuff each fig with the cheese and sprinkle a little dried thyme over the top. Drizzle with honey and bake for 10 minutes.
  5. Remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before garnishing with freshly ground black pepper, crushed pecans and basil leaves.

Notes

  • Use fresh, ripe figs for best results; unripe figs will not work well in this recipe.
  • Gorgonzola Piccante offers a robust flavor, while milder options like Dolcelatte, goat cheese, or Stilton can be substituted.
  • For a juicier texture, roast figs for a total of 15 minutes; increase first roasting time to 15 minutes for a more caramelized, chewy finish.
  • Serve the figs warm soon after baking; they can be stored in the fridge in a sealed container for 1-2 days but do not freeze well.

Nutrition Information

Calories 343kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 26mg (9%) Sodium 211mg (9%) Potassium 348mg (7%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 42g (84%) Vitamin A 863IU (17%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 132mg (13%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 343

% Daily Value*

Calories 343kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 211mg 9%
Potassium 348mg 7%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 42g 84%
Vitamin A 863IU 17%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 132mg 13%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.