FOOD + ENTERTAINING
BAKED FIGS WITH GOAT CHEESE
Serves 6 ( 2 figs per person )
This recipe is easy to adapt with whatever ingredients you prefer or have on hand .
Substitute the goat cheese with ricotta , parmesan , mozzarella , or blue cheeses like Gorgonzola or Stilton . Add capers or olives to highlight the sweet taste of the figs and add an extra savory note . Try using almonds , pistachios , or pecans instead of the walnuts . The possibilities are almost endless !
12 medium-sized figs 6 ounces soft goat cheese ¼ cup chopped walnuts 2 tablespoons chopped sage ¼ cup honey
Salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste
Preheat the oven to 390 °. Cut the stems off the figs and make an X cut in the top of each , about halfway 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 .
Broil for about 5 minutes or until they look soft and release juice . Serve warm or cold .
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