Elegant Fig Appetizers with Goat Cheese and Almonds

SUBMITTED BY: Christine M

"This is a combination of several fresh fig appetizer recipes. The flavors of fresh figs, tangy goat cheese, salty almonds, sweet honey, and balsamic vinegar contrast to make these a delicious and very pretty appetizer. Arrange figs in a circle, tops facing in, for a flower effect and this will be a lovely addition to a bridal shower menu! If you can find Marcona almonds, use them! They are a Spanish almond that tastes like a cross between an almond and a cashew."

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PREP TIME	15 Min
COOK TIME	3 Min
READY IN	18 Min
Original recipe yield 24 appetizers

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

12 fresh figs, halved
4 ounces herbed goat cheese (chevre)
24 almonds
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven broiler for high heat.
Place the fig halves, cut side up, on a baking sheet. Top each half with about 1/2 teaspoon goat cheese. Place one almond on each, press to push the cheese slightly into each fig.
Broil the figs in the preheated oven until the cheese is soft and the almonds are turning a rich shade of brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the broiler and let cool for 5 minutes. Arrange the figs on a serving platter and drizzle with honey and balsamic vinegar. Serve warm.

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Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2008 by kitchenmarea

I forgot to put use the balsamic vinegar on but I recieved complements on these "gourmet... MORE

Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2008 by SHERRIRENEE

made tonight . loved them. used feta instead of goat, due to price at grocery store. Feta less... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2007 by cowgirls8

Don't plan on this recipe before you find out if figs are in season. I used dried, but I'm... MORE

Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2007 by STEPHYCOOKS

I used dried, pitted figs instead of fresh, and sprinkled pre-sliced almonds on top, and it... MORE

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Christine M

	Cooking Level: Intermediate Home Town: Hopedale, Massachusetts, USA Living In: Holden, Massachusetts, USA
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