Description
A simple yet elegant goat cheese appetizer topped with fig jam and toasted pecans, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces (226 g) fresh goat cheese (chèvre), room temperature
- 1/2 cup (about 170 g) fig jam
- 1/3 cup (≈40 g) chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest (optional)
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- Freshly ground black pepper or flaky sea salt, to taste
- Crackers, crostini, or sliced baguette, for serving
Instructions
- Remove goat cheese from the refrigerator 15–30 minutes before assembling so it becomes spreadable.
- If in a rush, microwave for 5–8 seconds to soften slightly.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast chopped pecans for 2–4 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and cool.
- Spread the goat cheese into a rustic mound or shape into a small log/disc.
- Spoon the fig jam over the goat cheese, warming it slightly if desired.
- Scatter toasted pecans over the jam and sprinkle with lemon zest, honey, and black pepper or sea salt.
- Serve immediately with crackers, crostini, or sliced baguette.
Notes
For a warm variation, broil for 1–2 minutes until edges are bubbling. Use nuts or jams based on availability and preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg