Goat Cheese Appetizer
A delightful appetizer combining creamy goat cheese, sweet fig jam, and crunchy pecans, perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Goat cheese
- Fig jam
- Chopped pecans
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh herbs (e.g., thyme or rosemary)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the goat cheese rounds in a baking dish.
- Spread fig jam generously over the top of the goat cheese.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans over the fig jam.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is soft and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh herbs.
- Serve warm with crackers or sliced baguette.
Notes
Use high-quality goat cheese for a richer taste. Allow the goat cheese to sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before baking for enhanced creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Find it online: https://www.glutenfreez.com/goat-cheese/