Fresh figs stuffed with creamy goat cheese and topped with pistachios look beautiful and taste even better. I still can’t decide whether they’re more of an appetizer, dessert, or snack, but honestly, it doesn’t matter. They’re delicious anytime.
Tips
Use fresh goat cheese (the one without rind).
You can prepare the figs ahead by filling them with cheese and storing them in the fridge. Just wait to bake them until right before serving.
I usually make them in the air fryer, since it’s quick and the result is excellent, but you can also bake them in a regular oven. Place the stuffed figs in an ovenproof dish and bake at 400°F (convection) for 8–10 minutes, until the cheese is soft and the figs are heated through but still firm and holding their shape. Enjoy them right away while they’re warm and creamy.
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Recipe: Baked Figs with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Pistachios
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6 fresh figs
1 small log of fresh goat cheese (about 2.5 oz/75 g)
2 tablespoons unsalted pistachios, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons liquid honey
Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Rinse the figs gently and pat dry. If you like, trim off the little stem on top to make a cleaner cut.
- Slice a cross into each fig, but not too deep, otherwise they’ll spread out and lose their shape. Press lightly at the base so they open just enough.
- Fill each fig with about 1 heaping teaspoon of goat cheese. If one opens a bit too much, gently press it back together so the cheese stays in place.
- Arrange the figs in the air fryer and bake at 350°F for 4–6 minutes, until the cheese softens and the figs are warm but still firm and holding their shape.
- Remove from the basket or oven dish, drizzle with honey, sprinkle with pistachios and black pepper, and serve immediately.
