fig & goat cheese squares
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I first made this from a Smuckers recipe flyer in 2008. The original recipe calls for walnuts but my family prefer pecans. Note this square does not freeze well.
yield
serving(s)
prep time
30 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Bake
Ingredients For fig & goat cheese squares
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2 cmission or calimyrna figs
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1 cwater
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1/4 clemon juice
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1 ctoasted pecans
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1 1/3 cflour
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1/2 cpacked brown sugar
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1/2 tspsalt
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1/2 cbutter, chilled and cut into small pieces
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2 cgoat cheese, room temperature
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2 mdeggs
How To Make fig & goat cheese squares
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1Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
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2In a medium saucepan, combine figs, water and lemon juice. Bring to a boil and cook 5 minutes at medium heat until figs are tender. Cool slightly,
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3Place fig mixture in a food processor or blender. Process until smooth. Add chopped pecans. Set aside.
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4In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar and salt. Stir to combine. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Press mixture in prepared dish. Gently spread fig mixture over crust.
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5In a separate bowl, beat goat cheese and eggs until smooth. Spread over fig mixture. Bake for 30 minutes or until set. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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6Tips: Add 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary to goat cheese mixture for a great appetizer. For a sweeter taste, add 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tsp vanilla to goat cheese mixture.
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