Creamy Cheesy Spread with Fig Preserves Recipe

"A quick, easy dip to put together. Even those who thought they don't like figs ... love this. The 3 cheese just make such a nice combination of flavors to go with the sweet figs. Serve with an assortment of crackers and fresh fruits. You do need to make this a bit ahead of time for the cheese to set back up, but then just plate and serve."

Original is 12-24 servings

Metric US

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Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (47.8 g)
Calories 81.2
Total Fat - 1 g
Saturated Fat - 0.6 g
Cholesterol - 2.8 mg
Sodium - 24.2 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 18.1 g
Dietary Fiber - 1 g
Sugars - 13.4 g
Protein - 0.5 g
Calcium - 17.4 mg
Iron - 0.2 mg
Vitamin C - 2.2 mg
Thiamin - 0 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Cheese ... Add all the cheeses, honey, rosemary and pepper to a small bowl. Blend with a mixer. This could also be done in a food processor. You want to use a mixer to add a little air to the mix to lighten it up a bit.

Step 2

Mold ... I like to use a small bowl lined with plastic wrap. Then add the cheese mixture and top with another piece of plastic wrap pressed right on top of the cheese. And finally, cover the entire bowl with another piece of plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 4 hours until firm.

Step 3

Plating ... Remove the plastic top from the top and that over the cheese. Top with a plate and turn upside down. Then pull off the plastic wrap. Now you have a perfectly molded cheese dip.

Step 4

Figs ... Heat up the figs for just a few seconds in the microwave, right in the jar (lid off of course), you don't want it hot, just slightly warm; and pour over the cheese. Garnish with the fresh figs and maybe a sprig of fresh rosemary. Serve with the crackers and fresh fruit. DELISH and ENJOY!