Description
Creamy goat cheese and fig dip offers Mediterranean charm with simple ingredients. Rich flavors blend seamlessly, inviting you to savor each delightful bite of this elegant appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) goat cheese, softened to room temperature
- ¼ cup (60 ml) fig spread or marmalade
- ¼ cup (30 g) pecans, plus more for garnish
- Crackers
Instructions
- Pecan Preparation: Utilize an electric food processor to finely grind pecans into a uniform, powdery consistency within 20 seconds.
- Ingredient Fusion: Combine softened goat cheese and fig spread with processed pecans in a generously sized mixing bowl, meticulously blending using a silicone spatula until achieving a harmonious, velvety texture.
- Presentation & Garnish: Transfer the luxurious mixture into an elegant shallow serving dish, artfully sprinkling additional chopped pecans atop for a delightful crunch and visual intrigue.
- Serving Suggestion: Present alongside an array of crisp crackers, inviting guests to indulge in this decadent, nutty spread that marries creamy goat cheese with sweet fig undertones.
Notes
- Optimize Nut Texture: Pulse pecans precisely for 20 seconds to achieve a fine, uniform consistency that enhances the dip’s overall smoothness and flavor distribution.
- Temperature Matters: Ensure goat cheese is fully softened at room temperature to guarantee seamless blending and a creamy, spreadable texture.
- Garnish with Purpose: Sprinkle extra chopped pecans strategically to add a delightful crunch and elevate the visual presentation of the dip.
- Serving Suggestion: Pair with a variety of crisp crackers or artisan bread to complement the rich, nutty flavor profile of the goat cheese and fig spread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg