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    Home » Appetizers » Fresh Figs with Goat Cheese and Honey

    Fresh Figs with Goat Cheese and Honey

    Published: Sep 17, 2018 · Modified: Apr 11, 2021 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 5 Comments

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    Stuff fresh figs with soft goat cheese and drizzle with honey for an amazing starter or dessert. Or stuff with blue cheese, add hazelnuts and a drizzle of balsamic reduction! This post includes three ways to serve fresh figs, no baking required!

    a single fresh fig stuffed with goat cheese and drizzled with honey.

    Fresh figs stuffed with goat cheese and drizzled with honey make a spectacular appetizer, or dessert!

    If your only experience with figs has been those store-bought cookies packed in your lunch when the homemade ones were all gone, it's time to branch out and sample some fresh ones. Fresh figs are simply luscious!

    ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

    There is no need to bake figs in this recipe. Simply slice a fresh fig into quarters, fill the center with soft goat cheese and drizzle with warmed honey! So easy, and so much flavour without having to roast figs!

    This recipe is quick and easy. You're not roasting figs in the oven, so it's a healthy snack you can whip up at the last minute. And there's nothing as wonderful as biting into a fresh fig!

    These Fresh Figs with Goat Cheese and Honey will open a whole new world of possibilities for you. Stuffed figs make an incredible goat cheese starter, or even a light dessert! See my ideas for different variations below.

    🛒 Ingredients

    • fresh figs: any variety. Desert King, Brown Turkey and Black Mission are common varieties you'll find in supermarkets or farmer's markets.
    • goat cheese: soft variety, or you can substitute blue cheese
    • honey: plain liquid honey, or try these with lavender-infused honey. You'll find instructions for how to make lavender-infused honey in this recipe for Fresh Apricots with Goat Cheese and Lavender Honey
    Fresh figs with goat cheese and maple walnuts with blackberries
    Fresh figs with goat cheese and maple-glazed walnuts.

    Instructions

    • Gently wash and wipe the figs.
    • Remove the stem with a sharp knife. Cut the figs in quarters, making sure to not cut all the way through.
    • Stuff 1 teaspoon of goat cheese into the center of each fig.
    • Drizzle with honey or lavender-infused honey and serve.

    🔁 Delicious Variations!

    • Stuff each fig with ½ teaspoon blue cheese, top with ½ teaspoon finely chopped hazelnuts and drizzle with ¼ tMoeaspoons balsamic reduction.
    • Stuff each fig with ½ teaspoon goat cheese and top with maple-glazed walnuts. Toss a small handful of chopped walnuts in a heated skillet with 2 teaspoons maple syrup, cook for a few minutes until caramelized, then remove from the heat and add a pinch of smoked sea salt.

    Commonly asked questions about figs

    What type of figs should I use for appetizers?

    Black Mission figs are often available in markets and grocery stores. Their flesh is firm, they have a beautiful blue-purple hue and they have an intensely sweet flavour.

    Brown Turkey figs are brownish-black in colour but their interior is a pale pink. They're delicious in salads as they're not as sweet as Black Mission figs. For dessert, they're particularly delicious with one of these recipes with a honey drizzle.

    Calimyrna figs are larger than Black Missions or Brown Turkey figs. Their skin is a pretty light yellowish-green. They have a distinctly pink interior which contrasts beautifully with their exterior. They're absolutely delicious straight from the tree, or cut open and drizzled with a little honey.

    Desert Sun figs are similar to Calimyrna. They have green skin with beautiful pink flesh and are naturally sweet.

    Any of the recipe variations on this post will complement any of these varieties of figs. Read more descriptions of fig varieties in this article.

    Fresh Figs with Goat Cheese and Maple Walnuts |www.flavourandsavour.com

    Are figs good for you?


    Yes! Figs may help build strong bones, as they contain calcium, magnesium and Vitamin K. They're high in fiber, so they help with digestion. They're also a source of iron and other essential vitamins and minerals. Figs contain potassium, which may help to lower blood pressure. They're listed as "medium" on the Glycemic Index scale.

    How can you tell when figs are ripe?

    If you are picking figs from a tree, look for ones that are just starting to bend from the branch. They become heavy as they ripen, gravity works its magic and they begin to droop and move closer to the branch. They should give just a little when you apply pressure.

    If they're fully ripe (and therefore the tastiest they can be) a simple twist will remove them from the branch. If they begin to drip, it means they are so ripe that they can't hold their nectar and you are in for a taste treat. Get them quick before the wasps or birds beat you to them.

    If you're buying figs in a market or store, look for those with smooth, unblemished skin. They should be firm but give a little with pressure. Avoid those that are soft and mushy or those that are too hard. They won't fully ripen if they've been picked too early.

    Desert Sun figs on a fig tree

    How should you store fresh figs?

    Figs have a very short shelf life. They're best picked when fully ripe. If they're picked too early, they will be hard and they won't ripen. Store them in a single layer in the fridge and eat them within 3 days. Don't wash them until you're ready to eat them.

    To make dried figs, slice in half and dry in a food dehydrator. You'll have sweet candy for the winter months!

    Fresh Desert Sun figs, sliced to reveal pink interior

    I honestly can't decide if these figs with goat cheese recipes are appetizers or desserts. I mean, fruit paired with cheese is traditionally served after dinner in France, n'est-ce pas? But these stuffed figs are pretty darn cute and I think they'd work equally well as a little pre-dinner nibble.

    You decide. Or have them before AND after. They're just that good.

    More recipes with fresh figs

    Fresh Fig Arugula Salad with Blackberries

    Honey-Roasted Fig and Burrata Crostini

    Grilled Salmon Salad with Blueberries and Figs

    Balsamic-Glazed Chicken Salad with Fresh Figs

    Fresh figs with goat cheese served with fresh blackberries

    Fresh Figs with Goat Cheese and Honey

    Stuff fresh figs with soft goat cheese and drizzle with either lavender or pepper-infused honey for an amazing appetizer or dessert.
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    Course: Appetizer, Dessert
    Cuisine: American, Canadian, Italian
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 60kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Ingredients

    • 4 fresh figs
    • 4 teaspoon goat cheese
    • 2 teaspoon honey, or lavender-infused honey
    • freshly ground pepper optional

    Instructions

    • Gently wash and wipe the figs.
    • Remove the stem with a sharp knife. Cut the figs in quarters, making sure to not cut all the way through.
    • Stuff 1 teaspoon of goat cheese into the center of each fig.
    • Drizzle with honey or lavender-infused honey and serve.

    Notes

    Variations: Stuff each fig with ½ teaspoon blue cheese and top with ½ teaspoon finely chopped hazelnuts and drizzle with ¼ teaspoons balsamic reduction.
    Stuff each fig with ½ teaspoon goat cheese and top with maple-glazed walnuts or pecans.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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    This post has been updated with more information to make it more helpful!

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    Comments

    1. Dierdre

      July 24, 2019 at 4:29 pm

      5 stars
      A perfect summertime appetizer!

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      • Flavour & Savour

        July 25, 2019 at 1:06 pm

        Thanks! It is! Simple and delicious.

        Reply
    2. Maria from She Loves Biscotti

      September 18, 2018 at 7:43 am

      5 stars
      Serving cheese and fruit after dinner is definitively a European "thing" Growing up Italian meant there was always fruit after dinner and the cheese that was served was almost always homemade. That being said, I would probably eat these fresh figs with goat cheese before dinner as I would have no willpower to wait... they look amazing Elaine! Thanks for sharing ♥

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      • Flavour & Savour

        September 18, 2018 at 7:56 am

        Thanks Maria, Sometimes the most simple desserts are the best! Thanks for commenting!

        Reply
    3. Dasha

      June 29, 2015 at 6:21 am

      5 stars
      That looks divine! Every year I can't wait for a fig season. Sweet and salty combos are awesome.

      Reply

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