Figs are so delicious and healthy. And now fig season is here, so you can enjoy the delicious fruit in a variety of ways. Have you tried figs with goat cheese? Now it's time to try this wonderful combination.
Deliciously sweet, chewy, roasted figs with smooth skin and crunchy seeds pair so well with savory, soft goat cheese. We providesome delicious recipesand we are sure you will love these dishes! Baked or fresh, the healthy fruits can be consumed in different ways!
This is an easy recipe with healthy ingredients that everyone needs to try this fall!
Ingredients:
12 fresh figs
120 g soft goat cheese
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup date syrup (you can also use honey)
Instructions for preparation:
- Preheat the oven to grill. Cut the stems off the figs and cut an “X” into the top of each fig 1/3 the length. Place the figs on a greased baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Place goat cheese in a plastic bag or piping bag and massage until soft. Cut a tip off one of the bottom corners of the bag and pipe the cheese into each fig, dividing the 12 figs evenly among the cheeses.
- Brush the figs lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with a little salt and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper.
- Honigabout the fruitscancel.
- Grill the figs for about 4 minutes.
- Warm the date honey slightly in a small saucepan; it should be easy to pour and warm, but not hot.
- Remove the figs from the oven and drizzle with warm date honey.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
A variation with walnuts
A very quick recipe with figs and goat cheese.
Ingredients:
6 medium sized figs
80 grams of soft goat cheese
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon chopped sage
2 tablespoons honey
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions for preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C. Cut off the stems and score the top of each fig in the middle with an X.
- Stuff the figs with soft goat cheese using a teaspoon. Sprinkle some chopped walnuts and sage over the stuffed figs and drizzle with honey. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Grill for about 5 minutes or until tender and juicy. Serve warm or cold with a glass of wine. Bon appetit!
Fresh figs with goat cheese and honey
Honey goes perfectly with figs and goat cheese. Try this recipe at home!
Ingredients:
4 medium-sized fresh figs, ripe
8 teaspoons goat cheese
2 teaspoons honey, or honey infused with lavender
flaky sea salt or kosher salt (optional)
30 g finely chopped walnuts or hazelnuts
1 teaspoon maple syrup
Instructions for preparation:
- Wash and dry the figs carefully. Remove the stem with a sharp knife. Quarter the figs from the stem end towards the bottom, being careful not to cut them all the way through.
- Carefully place 1 teaspoon of goat cheese in the center of each fig. Drizzle with honey or lavender honey and serve on a small plate with a fork as an appetizer or dessert.
- Optional: garnish with a pinch of sea salt or kosher salt and/or maple syrup-glazed nuts such as walnuts or hazelnuts.
Fresh fig halves with goat cheese and walnuts glazed with maple syrup
- Wash each fig, dry it and remove the stem end. Place 1 teaspoon of goat cheese on each fig half, then top with the maple syrup-glazed walnuts. Drizzle with honey. Add a tiny pinch of salt at the end. Serve with napkins as finger food.
