Roasted Figs With Gorgonzola And Honey

Name: Roasted Figs With Gorgonzola And Honey
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 6 fresh figs (wash and pat dry); 120 grams gorgonzola (½ cup or goats cheese/stilton); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/8 teaspoon thyme (dried); 2 tablespoons honey; black pepper (freshly ground); 3 honey glazed pecans (chopped); 6 small basil leaves (to garnish)

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Baked figs with gorgonzola cheese are a magical combination and a delicious way to start or end a meal!

Roasted stuffed figs in red baking dish. — Baked figs with cheese and honey

These baked figs with cheese and honey are totally indulgent and incredibly easy to prepare.

The freshness of the fruit, the rich flavours, and combination of sweet and salty are a wonderful accompaniment for drinks, or as an elegant dessert to end a meal.

The figs are lightly baked for just 15 minutes, so they remain juicy. If you prefer them a little more caramelized and chewy, increase the first baking time to 15 minutes.

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Gorgonzola with figs
Selecting figs
FAQs
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Gorgonzola with figs

Gorgonzola is a blue veined cheese from the Lombardy and Piedmonte regions in Northern Italy, made from cow’s milk.

There are two types of gorgonzola- a younger cheese (dolce, or sweet) and one that is aged (piccante, spicy).

Gorgonzola dolce (also known as Dolcelatte) is a soft, smooth cheese, which is mild, creamy and sweet.

Gorgonzola piccante is drier and crumbly, with a creamy, intense sharp flavour; it is spicy and pungent with a slightly nutty aroma.

You could use either type as they will both pair beautifully with figs. We prefer to use gorgonzola piccante as the pungent flavour really compliments the rich sweetness of these baked figs!

Fresh figs sliced open for stuffing. — Fresh figs cut with an X

Selecting figs

Find out about types of figs – how to select, store and some other ways to prepare them.

When selecting figs, choose those which are plump, with smooth unbroken skin, and free from bruises.

Firm figs will take a day or two to ripen, while figs which are too soft, mushy or snell sour are overripe and should be discarded.

FAQs

When are figs in season?

Figs are in season twice a year in some countries, with a short season early summer, and later on when they are easily available from August to October.

What variety of figs to use

Select a sweet variety of fig such as the Black Mission, Brown Turkey or Dottato (Kadota).

What if my figs are not sweet?

If you are not able to find sweet figs, baking with a drizzle of honey is a great way to make them sweeter.

Which other cheese will work well?

If you are unable or do not wish to use gorgonzola, try another blue cheese such as stilton, or try goat cheese.