Description
Elegant and effortless, these fresh figs are filled with whipped goat cheese, topped with crunchy pistachios, a drizzle of honey, and garnished with fresh thyme. A refined appetizer or light dessert that highlights the natural sweetness of ripe figs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ripe fresh figs
- 1/3 cup goat cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese (optional, for a creamier whip)
- 1 tablespoon honey (plus more for drizzling)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
- Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whip together goat cheese, cream cheese (if using), honey, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy. Set aside.
- Gently wash figs and pat dry. Make an “X” cut at the top of each fig, slicing about halfway down, without cutting all the way through.
- Gently open the figs slightly and place them on a serving plate.
- Spoon or pipe the whipped goat cheese mixture into the center of each fig.
- Sprinkle chopped pistachios over the top and drizzle generously with extra honey.
- Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs.
- Serve immediately as an elegant appetizer, cheese board addition, or light dessert.
Notes
- Use mascarpone or ricotta instead of goat cheese for a milder flavor.
- Best served fresh; avoid refrigerating assembled figs for long to maintain texture.
- Pairs well with a crisp white wine or sparkling rosé.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fig
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
