WALNUT & FIG GOAT CHEESE LOG

Walnut & Fig Goat Cheese Log image

Here's a simple spread that calls for only a handful of ingredients. The tablespoon of honey is optional, but I think that touch of sweetness nicely complements the tang of the goat cheese. -Ana-Marie Correll, Hollister, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 1-1/3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 logs (4 ounces each) fresh goat cheese
8 dried figs, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted, divided
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon honey, optional
Assorted crackers

Steps:

In a small bowl, crumble cheese. Stir in figs, 1/4 cup walnuts, pepper and, if desired, honey. Shape mixture into a log about 6 in. long. Roll log in remaining walnuts. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.