Description
A delicious and elegant Baked Goat Cheese with Fig Jam: lightly seared goat cheese rounds baked until warm, topped with fig jam, pecans, and fresh sage. A perfect sweet-savory appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz goat cheese log
- 2 oz fig jam
- Chopped pecans (amount to your liking)
- Chopped fresh sage (to taste)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Crostini, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the Cheese: Slice the goat cheese log into 1-inch thick rounds.
- Sear the Cheese: Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Carefully arrange the goat cheese rounds and sear for 1–2 minutes until lightly browned.
- Top and Bake: Remove from heat, then top each goat cheese round with about 1 tablespoon of fig jam, chopped pecans, and fresh sage. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, until the goat cheese is warm and slightly softened.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately with crostini.
Notes
- Searing: Searing the cheese rounds briefly creates a golden crust and helps them hold their shape during baking.
- Serving Hot: This appetizer is best served piping hot from the oven while the cheese is still soft and melted.
- Pecan Toasting: Toasting the pecans in a dry pan for a few minutes before chopping them will significantly enhance their flavor and crunch.
- Jam Options: You can substitute fig jam with raspberry jam, apricot preserves, or even hot honey for a different sweet-savory pairing.
- Make Ahead: Slice the goat cheese and chop the pecans and sage ahead of time. Assemble and bake just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17-22 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking, Searing
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (out of 4 total servings)
- Calories: ~650 kcal
- Sugar: ~4 g
- Sodium: ~400 mg
- Fat: ~38 g
- Saturated Fat: ~17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~58 g
- Fiber: ~4 g
- Protein: ~16 g
- Cholesterol: ~70 mg
Keywords: Baked Goat Cheese, Goat Cheese Dip, Fig Jam Appetizer, Pecan & Sage, Sweet Savory Dip, Easy Appetizer, Holiday Appetizer, Warm Dip, Crostini, Cheese Bake