Fig Spread Recipe ( + uses for fig spread)
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Try this homemade fresh fig spread recipe for your next dinner party and learn about the many uses for fig spread to turn a regular meal into a feast! This easy-to-make fig dip can be enjoyed on toast, or as a dip alongside pita chips or veggies.Jump to Recipe
Here’s a recipe that I discovered during my last vacation in Berlin, Germany. Fig spread with honey – it has become a staple in German cuisine, often served with crackers or bread. The growing interest in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors in Germany has contributed to the rising popularity of fig spread and date spreads and you see them on many restaurant menus.
There are thousands of recipes for fig spread or fig dips out there but this one is the best. The combination of fresh figs and sweet dried figs, with creamy cream cheese, spicy goat’s cheese, delicious honey, and crunchy pistachios makes this dip a real treat for gourmets.
The fig spread is easy to prepare and can be used in many ways. Whether as a starter, snack or as part of a buffet -it will impress your guests and will be gone in no time.
My homemade fresh fig spread tastes particularly good as a spread on homemade no-knead bread.
Do you want to cut down on calories or simply prefer to eat gluten-free? The dip can also be served with a colorful selection of delicious vegetables, such as cucumbers, carrots or celery sticks.
Ingredients:
- Dried Figs and Fresh Figs: Figs are the key ingredient in this dip, giving it a natural sweetness and juicy texture. The dried figs are soaked to improve their texture and make them easier to work with. They also give the dip a more intense fig note.
- Cream Cheese: The cream cheese serves as the base for the dip and ensures a creamy and smooth texture. It also softens the sweetness of the figs and gives the dip a pleasant mildness.
- Goat’s cream cheese: The goat’s cream cheese gives the dip a spicy and slightly piquant note. It complements the flavor of the cream cheese and makes for an interesting flavor combination.
- Honey: The honey adds a natural sweetness to the dip and harmonizes perfectly with the fruity taste of the figs. It rounds off the taste and gives the dip a pleasant sweetness.
- Lemon Juice: The lemon juice adds a refreshing touch and helps refresh the flavors in the dip. It gives the dip a light acidity and a balanced flavor profile.
- Chopped Pistachios: The chopped pistachios bring a crunchy texture and nutty flavor to the dip. They add an extra dimension and interesting bite.
- Salt: The pinch of salt enhances the flavors of all ingredients and helps balance out flavor nuances. It brings out the flavors and gives the dip a balanced flavor base.
- Ground Pepper: The ground pepper adds a subtle spiciness to the dip and rounds out the flavor. It can give the dip a subtle spiciness and intensify the aromas.
How to make this Fig Spread Recipe
- The preparation of the fig dip is easy and requires only a few steps. Start by halving the dried figs and washing and roughly chopping the fresh figs.
- The dried figs are then soaked in hot water to make them easier to work with.
- In the meantime, you can put the cream cheese and goat’s cream cheese in a blender. Add the honey and lemon juice and mix until smooth and creamy.
- As soon as the soaked dried figs are soft, they can be drained and added to the cream cheese mixture along with the fresh figs. Use the blender or hand blender to blend everything into a smooth paste. Make sure all ingredients are well mixed.
- Next, the chopped pistachios are added, which give the dip a crunchy texture and nutty flavor. A large pinch of salt and ground pepper is then added to intensify the flavors and give the dip a slightly spicy note.
- Decorate with chopped pistachios, a drizzle of honey and fresh fig slices.
Uses for Fig Spread:
Fig spread is a versatile and delightful condiment that can elevate a variety of dishes. Its rich and sweet flavor profile makes it a perfect accompaniment to both sweet and savory creations.
- Spread it on a slice of crusty bread or a cracker for a simple and delicious snack.
- Make it part of you cheese board along with fresh figs. Pair it with a creamy cheese, such as brie or goat cheese, for a sophisticated appetizer.
- Use it as a topping for pancakes or waffles to add a sophisticated twist to your breakfast.
- Incorporate it into your charcuterie board to complement the flavors of cured meats and cheeses.
- It can also be a delightful addition to sandwiches, wraps, or paninis, providing a burst of sweetness and depth of flavor.
For more delicious dips, also try my beetroot hummus and my kabocha squash hummus. If you like fresh figs, try my oven roasted figs stuffed with goat cheese!
Fresh Fig Spread Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 -2 dried figs
- 2 fresh figs Alternatively 2 dry figs
- 1 x 6 oz pack cream cheese
- 5 oz / 150 g fresh goat cheese
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped pistachios
- 1 large pinch of salt
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper from the mill
- Decoration:
- honey remaining of the 3 tsp
- chopped pistachios
- 1 fresh fig sliced
Instructions
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The preparation of the fig dip is easy and requires only a few steps. Start by halving the dried figs and washing and roughly chopping the fresh figs.
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The dried figs are then soaked in hot water to make them easier to work with.
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In the meantime, you can put the cream cheese and goat's cream cheese in a blender. Add 2 tsp of honey and lemon juice and mix until smooth and creamy.
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As soon as the soaked dried figs are soft, they can be drained and added to the cream cheese mixture along with the fresh figs. Use the blender or hand blender to blend everything into a smooth paste. Make sure all ingredients are well mixed.
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Next, the chopped pistachios are added, which give the dip a crunchy texture and nutty flavor. A large pinch of salt and ground pepper is then added to intensify the flavors and give the dip a slightly spicy note.
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Decorate with chopped pistachios, a drizzle of honey and fresh fig slices.
