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Elegant Fig Appetizers with Goat Cheese and Almonds
Prep
15 mins
Cook
3 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Easy
These elegant fig appetizers are my go to when I want something impressive but honestly don't have much time. Fresh figs paired with creamy herbed goat cheese and crunchy almonds create such a sophisticated bite, and the best part is you'll have these ready in less than twenty minutes. Almonds are packed with heart healthy fats and protein, so you're actually serving something nutritious alongside the indulgence. The beauty of this recipe is its simplicity, just a few quality ingredients that come together beautifully with a drizzle of honey and balsamic vinegar for that perfect sweet and tangy finish.
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Ingredients
- 1212 fresh figs, halved
- 44 ounces herbed goat cheese (chevre)
- 2424 almonds
- 11 tablespoon honey
- 22 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Detail level
Instructions
- 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.
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