Warm Goat Cheese and Fig Jam Dip
This Warm Goat Cheese and Fig Jam Dip is the perfect blend of creamy, tangy, and sweet. Baked until bubbly and topped with balsamic vinegar, toasted nuts, and fresh herbs, it’s an elegant appetizer that comes together fast—ideal for parties, holidays, or cozy nights in with wine and crackers.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces goat cheese softened to room temperature
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup fig jam
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, almonds, or pistachios
- 2 tbsp chopped thyme and rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, stir goat cheese and cream cheese until combined.
- Spread into a small oven-safe dish.
- Spoon fig jam over the cheese and spread evenly.
- Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the top.
- Bake 10–15 minutes, until warm and bubbly.
- While baking, toast nuts in a dry skillet until aromatic.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://p4pd.org/warm-goat-cheese-and-fig-jam-dip/
Notes
- Make it ahead: Assemble the dish (without baking) and refrigerate up to 1 day in advance. Bake just before serving.
- Swap fig jam with apricot, date, or cherry preserves for a seasonal twist.
- For extra richness, stir 1 tsp honey into the cheese base before baking.