Stuffed Figs with Goat Cheese & Caramelized Walnuts

Goat Cheese Stuffed Figs are simple and quick to prepare and bring color and fruitiness to any cheese board. They also work great as an aperitivo.

Ingredients
For 12 figs
Preparation time: 20 minutes

• 12 figs

• 12 walnuts

• 120 g soft goat cheese

• 2 tbsp sugar

• 1 tbsp freshly chopped rosemary

• optionally: more rosemary for garnish

Method

1. Bring a frying pan to medium heat, add 2 tbsp sugar and let melt. Add 12 whole walnuts and mix with the sugar for about 30 seconds, using a wooden spoon. Take walnuts out when they are glazed with sugar and place them on a sheet of baking paper to cool down.

2. Wash 12 figs, dry them with kitchen roll and trim the stems off. Cut a cross into the figs, leaving the bottom connected.

3. In a small bowl, mix 120 g soft goat cheese and 1 tbsp finely chopped rosemary until well combined.

4. Use a plastic or piping bag or alternatively a teaspoon to fill the figs with goat cheese.

5. Place one walnut on each fig and optionally garnish with more rosemary.

6. Store in the fridge until served.

Enjoy!

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