Elegant Fig Appetizers with Goat Cheese and  Almonds Recipe
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Elegant Fig Appetizers with Goat Cheese and Almonds

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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (34)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
3 Min
Ready In:
18 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 24 appetizers
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven broiler for high heat.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 91 | Total Fat: 4.2g | Cholesterol: 7mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2007 by STEPHYCOOKS   view full review
I used dried, pitted figs instead of fresh, and sprinkled pre-sliced almonds on top, and it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2007 by cowgirls8   view full review
Don't plan on this recipe before you find out if figs are in season. I used dried, but I'm...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2008 by SHERRIRENEE   view full review
made tonight . loved them. used feta instead of goat, due to price at grocery store. Feta less...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2008 by kitchenmarea   view full review
I forgot to put use the balsamic vinegar on but I recieved complements on these "gourmet...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2010 by GODDESDARK   view full review
OMG! these are amazing, must try. Found this a couple months ago for some left over goat...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2008 by kelly h.   view full review
This is simple and delicious. The only goat cheese I could find was sweetened - with honey. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2010 by carleezank   view full review
Pretty dang good! Only reason I put it a four was my own fault.....couldnt find fresh figs so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2009 by PattiG   view full review
So easy! The figs are in season right now so this recipe was a timely find. I took these to a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2008 by Nana2007   view full review
Heavenly. Our tree produces very big figs, so I needed more goat cheese. I had a Late...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2011 by MelodyB Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I had some goat cheese & some fresh figs wanted to use them, glad I found your recipe, I think...

 

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