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roasted stuffed figs in a red baking dish
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Roasted Figs With Gorgonzola And Honey

Fresh figs stuffed with gorgonzola, honey and thyme, baked until warm and bubbling. Vegetarian, naturally gluten-free and ready in just 20 minutes, they are perfect as an elegant appetizer or simple dessert.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mediterranean
Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword baked figs, cheese appetizer, fig gorgonzola appetizer, gourmet appetizer, Roasted figs with cheese
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 138kcal
Author Nicole Shroff

Ingredients

  • 6 fresh figs wash and pat dry
  • ½ cup gorgonzola (120 g) or goats cheese/stilton, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ⅛ teaspoon thyme dried
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • a pinch black pepper freshly ground
  • 3 honey glazed pecans chopped
  • 6 small basil leaves to garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200℃/180℃fan/400℉.
  • Wash 6 fresh figs, trim the stems and cut an X from the top ¾ way down (don't cut all the way through).
    6 fresh figs
  • Arrange on a baking tray, drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and bake for 5 minutes.
    2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Remove from the oven and using a teaspoon, stuff the figs with crumbled ½ cup gorgonzola and sprinkle ⅛ teaspoon thyme over the tops. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons honey and bake for 10 minutes.
    ½ cup gorgonzola, ⅛ teaspoon thyme, 2 tablespoons honey
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before garnishing with a pinch black pepper, 3 honey glazed pecans (crushed) and 6 small basil leaves.
    a pinch black pepper, 3 honey glazed pecans, 6 small basil leaves

Notes

Find more information on varieties of figs.
  • Select fresh ripe figs. Unripe figs will not work as well.
  • Gorgonzola piccante pairs beautifully with figs, but you could also make these using a milder Dolcelatte, goats cheese or a stilton.
  • These 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.
  • These are best served straight away, but they will keep in a sealed container in the fridge for 1-2 days. They do not freeze well.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 148mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 166IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 0.3mg