HERB CHEVRE FIG SPREAD

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From BHG, with a few changes and adjustments. The original recipe called for walnuts but I'm not a fan so replaced with almonds. Serve with toasted baguette slices or crackers.

Provided by flower7

Categories     Spreads

Time 35m

Yield 1 1/2 cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

boiling water
3/4 cup chopped dried fig (about 14 whole figs)
3 ounces crumbled chevre cheese
1/2 cup light sour cream
3 tablespoons fresh basil, snipped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, snipped
salt, to taste
ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup chopped toasted almond, divided
2 tablespoons milk (optional)
fresh thyme (optional)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl pour boiling water over figs to cover; let stand 15 minutes. Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl stir together chevre, sour cream, basil, and thyme. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in drained figs and 1/4 cup almonds. Thin with milk if needed. Cover and chill in refrigerator up to 24 hours.
  • To serve, transfer spread to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with remaining almonds and fresh thyme (if using).
  • Serve with toasted baguette slices or crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.7, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 8.9, Sodium 44.3, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 5, Protein 3.5

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