**Treat Your Taste Buds: An Exquisite Culinary Journey with Figs, Red Wine, and Herbed Goat Cheese**
Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes your senses and elevates your dining experience. Figs in Red Wine, a delectable dish brimming with enticing flavors, pairs perfectly with the richness of Herbed Goat Cheese. This article presents a collection of carefully crafted recipes that showcase the harmonious blend of sweet and savory elements. Embark on a gastronomic adventure as we guide you through the art of preparing this exceptional dish. Discover the secrets behind selecting the finest figs, simmering them in a luscious red wine, and creating a tantalizing goat cheese mixture infused with aromatic herbs. Whether you're a seasoned chef or an enthusiastic home cook, these recipes will inspire you to create a dish that captivates your palate and leaves a lasting impression.
FIGS-IN-A-BLANKET WITH GOAT CHEESE
Spicy, honey-glazed figs are balanced by creamy goat cheese and buttery puff pastry in this fun vegetarian play on pigs-in-a-blanket.
Provided by Rhoda Boone
Categories snack Hors D'Oeuvre Super Bowl Vegetarian Fig Phyllo/Puff Pastry Dough Goat Cheese Appetizer
Yield Makes 48
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Arrange racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 400°F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Stir vinegar, honey, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and 1 cup water in a medium pot. Add figs and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until figs are softened and liquid has almost evaporated and is a syrupy consistency, 7-10 minutes. Transfer figs to a plate; let cool.
- Beat egg with 1 Tbsp. water in a small bowl. If using a 14-ounce package with 1 sheet of pastry, roll pastry to an 18x12" rectangle on a lightly floured surface. If using a 17-ounce package with 2 sheets of pastry, roll each sheet to a 12x9" rectangle. Cut pastry along the 12" side into 12 (1-inch-wide) strips. Cut each strip crosswise into pieces about 4 1/2" long. You should have 48 (4 1/2x1") strips pastry.
- Scoop a heaping 1/2 tsp. cheese and press into cut side of 1 fig half. Place fig half in the center of 1 pastry strip. Brush 1 end of pastry with egg wash and roll to enclose. Transfer seam side down to prepared sheet. Repeat with remaining cheese, figs, and pastry. Brush top of each pastry with egg wash and sprinkle with seeds, if using. Bake pastries, rotating and switching sheets top to bottom halfway through, until golden brown and puffed, 15-18 minutes.
- Do Ahead
- Figs can be cooked 2 days ahead; cover and chill.
FIGS STUFFED WITH GOAT CHEESE
Here's a super-simple appetizer. Fresh figs are halved and stuffed with any creamy, flavorful cheese. A good blue works, but creamy goat cheese, drizzled with balsamic vinegar, is even more crowd-pleasing.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories easy, finger foods, appetizer
Time 15m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Use your fingers to roll the goat cheese into 24 1/2 teaspoon-sized balls.
- Cut figs in half. Press a cheese ball into the center of each fig. Plate them and drizzle with vinegar. Serve within an hour.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 52, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 23 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams
FIGS IN RED WINE WITH HERBED GOAT CHEESE
Steps:
- Figs: In a nonreactive medium pot combine the wine, honey, and cinnamon. Bring to a simmer, over low heat, and cook until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes. Add the figs and cook for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly. Remove the cinnamon stick.
- Goat cheese: In a shallow bowl, mix together the walnuts and thyme. With damp hands, roll the goat cheese into 1-inch balls. Roll the balls into the nut mixture until coated.
- To serve: Spoon the figs into 2 glasses and drizzle with the wine syrup. Add the herbed goat cheese and serve.
HERB COATED GOAT CHEESE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Arrange the bread slices on 2 heavy baking sheets. Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil over the bread slices. Bake until the crostini are pale golden and crisp, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, stir the herbs, lemon zest, pepper, and salt in a medium bowl to blend. Using about 2 teaspoons of cheese for each, form the goat cheese into 1-inch diameter balls. Roll the cheese balls in the herb mixture to coat completely. Arrange the cheese balls on a platter. Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil over and around the cheese balls. Serve with the crostini. Garnish with herb sprigs.
- The crostini and cheese balls can be prepared 1 day ahead. Store the crostini in an airtight container at room temperature. Cover and refrigerate the cheese balls.
FIGS WITH GOAT'S CHEESE, PISTACHIOS & HONEY
Make the party season stress-free with these simple throw-together fig and goat's cheese canapés. For added luxury, try using truffle-infused honey
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Canapes, Starter
Time 10m
Yield Makes 16
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Arrange the figs on a tray, cut-side up. Slice the goat's cheese into eight rounds, then cut each round in half.
- Gently push the goat's cheese pieces into the cut sides of the figs, then season with a little salt and pepper, drizzle with the honey and scatter with the pistachios and thyme.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
PLANKED FIGS WITH PANCETTA AND GOAT CHEESE
Naturally sweet, fresh figs get an all-over taste treatment with tangy goat cheese, smoky pancetta, slightly bitter fruit liqueur, and heat from black pepper. Serve these figs as finger-food appetizers or place them on top of dressed greens for a salad. High-heat planking caramelizes the figs and burnishes the goat cheese, adding another level of flavor. The high heat cooks the fruit quickly, resulting in an outer charred fruit and warm center that has texture and bite but is not mushy. This is an excellent way to plank most fruits and vegetables. Keep a spray bottle of water handy to lightly douse flare-ups. Suggested plank: 2 maple or oak grilling planks, soaked in water for at least 1 hour
Provided by Karen Adler
Categories Cheese Dairy Fruit Appetizer Marinate Cocktail Party Fourth of July Father's Day Backyard BBQ Dinner Goat Cheese Fig Bacon Summer Birthday Shower Grill Grill/Barbecue Party Advance Prep Required Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Method:
- 1. Pour the fruit liqueur into a shallow dish. Sprinkle the pepper on a saucer. Dip the cut sides of the figs first into the fruit liqueur, then into the pepper, and place, cut side up, on a baking sheet to marinate for 20 minutes.
- 2. Cut each slice of pancetta lengthwise into 1/2-inch strips. Loosely wrap each fig half with a strip of pancetta. Fry the rest of the pancetta until crisp and crumbly and set aside.
- 3. Prepare a hot fire in your grill.
- 4. Place the planks on the grill grate and close the lid. When the planks start to smoke and pop, after 3 to 5 minutes, open the lid and turn the planks over using grill tongs. Quickly place the fig halves on the planks, cut side up. Sprinkle the goat cheese and fried pancetta on the figs. Cover and plank-roast for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the figs have softened and are scorched around the edges and the goat cheese has a burnished appearance and a brownish-red color. Drizzle with the honey and serve.
- Oven-Planking: Preheat the oven to 450°F. Place the planked pancetta-wrapped figs, sprinkled with goat cheese and fried pancetta, in the middle of the oven. Plank-roast for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the figs are scorched around the edges. Drizzle with honey and serve.
FIGS WITH HERBED GOAT CHEESE
I found this treasure in Better Homes & Gardens magazine. Fig season is short, making them a precious commodity. Goat cheese adds a little something to the already wonderful fig!
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl combine the goat cheese, chives, parsley,, snipped rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Cut the figs in half. If using apricots, cut in half; remove and discard pits. Top the fig halves with the herbed cheese. Cover and chill up to 1 hour before serving. Top the figs with rosemary sprigs. Enjoy!
- Makes 6 servings.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use ripe, in-season figs. Look for figs that are plump and have a slight give when pressed.
- If you can't find fresh figs, you can use dried figs. Just be sure to soak them in warm water for 30 minutes before using.
- Use a good quality red wine for this recipe. A dry red wine, such as a Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot, will work well.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs. Some good options include thyme, rosemary, and oregano.
- Serve the figs with a dollop of herbed goat cheese. This will help to balance out the sweetness of the figs and add a touch of savory flavor.
Conclusion:
Figs in Red Wine with Herbed Goat Cheese is a delicious and elegant appetizer or dessert. It's perfect for a special occasion or a simple weeknight meal. The combination of sweet figs, tangy red wine, and creamy goat cheese is simply irresistible. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed.
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