Easy Goat Cheese Appetizer with Fig Jam & Pecans
Elevate your appetizer game with this Easy Goat Cheese Appetizer with Fig Jam & Pecans. This delightful dish combines the creamy tang of goat cheese with the sweetness of fig jam and the satisfying crunch of pecans, creating a flavor profile that’s sure to impress. Perfect for busy weeknights, family gatherings, or holiday parties, this no-cook recipe takes less than 10 minutes to prepare. Simply assemble the ingredients for a stunning presentation that will leave your guests asking for more!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g softened goat cheese (about 0.66 lb)
- 1/2 cup fig jam
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme (leaves removed)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Crostini or crackers for serving
Instructions
- Spread the softened goat cheese onto a low bowl or plate and drizzle with olive oil.
- In a small pot over medium heat, combine honey, fig jam, and balsamic vinegar; whisk until warm (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Pour the fig jam mixture over the goat cheese base.
- Top with fresh thyme leaves and chopped pecans.
- Serve with crostini or crackers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the recipe (around 75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg