Description
This elegant Roasted Figs with Goat Cheese and Honey recipe creates a stunning appetizer in just 15 minutes. Sweet caramelized figs meet tangy goat cheese and golden honey for a perfect balance of flavors that will impress any guest.
Ingredients
8 fresh figs, halved vertically
4 oz goat cheese, softened at room temperature
2 tbsp raw honey
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp crushed walnuts or pistachios (optional)
Fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs for garnish
Pinch of flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Wash figs gently under cold water, pat completely dry, and slice each fig in half vertically keeping stems intact.
3. Arrange the halved figs cut-side up on the prepared baking tray, spacing them slightly apart.
4. Place a generous teaspoon of softened goat cheese onto each fig half.
5. Drizzle honey evenly over the figs and goat cheese, allowing it to pool slightly.
6. Drizzle olive oil over the figs in the same manner.
7. Roast in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until figs are soft, edges are golden, and slightly caramelized.
8. Remove from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
9. Transfer to serving platter, garnish with fresh thyme or rosemary, sprinkle with crushed nuts if using.
10. Serve immediately while still warm for best texture and flavor.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh from the oven while still warm and the goat cheese is creamy.
Look for figs that yield slightly to gentle pressure – they should feel soft but not mushy.
Black Mission or Brown Turkey figs work beautifully for this recipe.
Make sure goat cheese is softened at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before use for easier dolloping.
If figs are especially ripe, check doneness at 10 minutes to avoid over-roasting.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat at 350°F for 5-7 minutes.
For a spicy twist, add red pepper flakes or drizzle with hot honey before serving.
Use pasteurized goat cheese if serving to pregnant women.
Pair with arugula salad, prosciutto, crusty bread, or serve on crostini.
Wine pairing: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, or sparkling Prosecco.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fig halves
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
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