If fresh figs are difficult to find, a delicious alternative would be toasts or crackers spread with preserves-fig or peach, for example. If opting for preserves, use only half the honey called for in the goat cheese mixture.
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 1 3/4 cups
Ingredients
11 ounces soft mild goat cheese at room temperature (about 1 1/4 cups)
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves, or to taste
1 tablespoon honey
1 pound fresh figs
Preparation
Step 1
In a bowl whisk together all ingredients except figs until smooth and season with salt and pepper. Rosemary goat cheese may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring goat cheese to cool room temperature before serving.
Step 2
Mound goat cheese in center of a platter. Halve figs and arrange around goat cheese for dipping.
