Figs with Blue Cheese and Walnuts
Figs with Blue Cheese and Walnuts
Makes 20 appetizers
To quote my mother… “Figs are under-rated.” They are usually in season in the early fall and there are varieties to choose from. This recipe is fast, easy and your guests will find them elegant and delicious.
Ingredients:
1/4 lb of your favorite good quality blue cheese or stilton (or experiment with St. Andre at room temp)
10 fresh figs
20 walnut halves
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 tbsp honey
Assembly:
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Lightly toast walnut halves on a cookie sheet until fragrant (5 minutes).
Cut each fig into half, cutting a small slice off the bottom of each so fig, so it will lie flat, cut side up.
Top each fig half with a piece of blue cheese and a walnut half. Season with salt and pepper.
Bake at 375°F for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Immediately drizzle each fig piece with a little honey and serve warm.
Serve figs warm on a crostini or topped on your favorite green salad.
Goat cheese may also be used instead of Stilton.
