Roasted figs are one of those Mediterranean desserts that show that simplicity can be extraordinary. The caramelization of the fig's natural sugar in the oven creates an incredible concentration of flavors, while the melted goat cheese and crunchy walnuts add contrast.
Mediterranean
Roasted figs with honey, goat cheese and walnuts
Fresh roasted figs with thyme honey, goat cheese and walnuts. Quick, elegant Mediterranean dessert full of contrasts.
- Spain
- Dessert
- Light
- Low fat
- easy
10 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 180 kcal
- Protein 5 g
- Fiber 3 g
- Carbohydrates 24 g
- Fat 8 g
- Sodium 80 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Roasted figs with honey, goat cheese and walnuts is a preparation from Spain with easy difficulty. Reserve about 22 minutes in total (10 for mise en place and preparation, 12 for cooking). Follow the 7 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 12 fresh ripe figs.
- Have ready: 3 tablespoons of thyme or orange blossom honey.
- Have ready: 100 g of fresh goat cheese.
- Have ready: 50 g of chopped walnuts.
- Have ready: Fresh thyme.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Preheat the oven to 200°C
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Preheat the oven well in advance so that the temperature is stable from the first minute.
Preheat the oven well in advance so that the temperature is stable from the first minute.
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Cut the figs crosswise up to ¾ of their height; open them slightly
Cut the figs crosswise up to ¾ of their height; open them slightly. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step. Watch the exact point indicated; An extra minute can alter the result.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Place on baking sheet; Fill each one with a little cheese…
Place on baking sheet; Fill each one with a little goat cheese. Preheat the oven well in advance so that the temperature is stable from the first minute.
Preheat the oven well in advance so that the temperature is stable from the first minute.
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Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with chopped walnuts.
Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with chopped walnuts. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese melts and the figs caramelize.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese melts and the figs caramelize. Preheat the oven well in advance so that the temperature is stable from the first minute.
Preheat the oven well in advance so that the temperature is stable from the first minute.
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Sprinkle with fresh thyme and pepper
Sprinkle with fresh thyme and pepper. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Serve hot as a dessert or as a starter
Serve hot as a dessert or as a starter. Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature.
Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature.
Chef's tips
- Preheat the oven well in advance so that the temperature is stable from the first minute.
- Let cool completely before cutting or unmolding; the structure settles with rest.
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