Baked Figs with Goat Cheese
These baked figs with goat cheese are an easy way to bring a little Mediterranean flair to your table. Made with just 4 ingredients, they combine creamy chèvre, crunchy walnuts, and sweet honey for a simple appetizer or dessert.
As soon as fig season comes around, fresh figs land in our grocery cart almost every single week. We first discovered the idea for these baked figs with goat cheese on a vacation by the Mediterranean, and making them always takes us right back there. With just four ingredients, this recipe is incredibly simple and quick to make. The sweet figs and honey pair perfectly with the slightly salty goat cheese.
We love how versatile these figs with goat cheese are. They work as an appetizer, look great on a cheese board, and can be served as a dessert or a slightly fancy snack. And because the sweetness comes entirely from the figs and honey, the flavor stays simple and natural, which is exactly what we like about this recipe.
Nutrition (Per Serving – Recipe Makes 6 Servings)
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Calories |
Carbs |
Fat |
Protein |
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137 kcal |
20 g |
6 g |
4 g |
Calories and macronutrients are per serving and are approximate. Actual values may vary depending on the specific ingredients used. For informational purposes only.
Why Choose This Recipe?
Only 4 Simple Ingredients
It’s honestly hard to believe that something with such a short ingredients list can taste so elevated. With just fresh figs, cheese, honey, and nuts, you get a dish that looks and tastes much more impressive than the effort it takes.
Sweet & Salty
The combination of sweet and salty never disappoints, and this time is no exception. As the figs bake, they soften and become even sweeter as their edges lightly caramelize. At the same time, their juices mix with the honey to create a naturally sweet syrup that coats the warm figs. Together with the creamy goat cheese and crunchy walnuts, it makes every bite a delicious mix of sweet, salty, and crunchy.
What You Need for Figs with Goat Cheese
Here you can see the ingredients for these baked figs with goat cheese. See the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients with all quantities.
Ingredients Explained
- Fresh figs: look for ripe, sweet figs (see our selection tips below).
- Soft goat cheese (chèvre): creamy, tangy, and slightly salty cheese. Standard soft chèvre logs work perfectly here.
- Honey: we used basswood honey, which has a delicate floral flavor with subtle fresh, herbal notes. But any other good quality honey works just as well and lets the flavor of the figs shine.
- Walnuts: roughly chopped for a little crunch and extra texture, making the figs feel a bit more special.
When are Figs in Season?
Fresh figs are generally in season from late spring through early fall, with the best selection usually showing up in late summer and early fall. The exact timing can vary depending on the variety and where they’re grown.
How to Choose Figs for This Recipe
For this baked fig recipe, we recommend choosing ripe figs that feel soft and give slightly when gently pressed. They should be tender but not mushy, and still firm enough to hold their shape. We would avoid very firm, underripe figs, as they won’t become as soft and jammy when baked.
Variations & Substitutions for the Recipe
You can easily customize this baked figs with goat cheese recipe to match your own taste.
- Goat cheese: if we can’t find chèvre, we use goat feta or goat cream cheese instead. Both work well, as long as they still have that distinct goat cheese flavor.
- Walnuts: can be swapped for pistachios, pecans, almonds, or hazelnuts. Pistachios are a fantastic choice for an extra Mediterranean feel. If you don’t want to use nuts, the recipe is still delicious without them.
- Protein boost: to add some protein, try serving the warm baked figs with thick, fat-free Greek yogurt.
Any changes to the ingredients may affect the macronutrient values. If you modify the recipe, the nutritional values should be recalculated accordingly.
How to Cook Figs with Goat Cheese
Images 1–2: Prepare & Stuff the Figs
Preheat the oven. Wash the fresh figs, remove the stems, and cut each fig into quarters, stopping halfway so the bottom stays together.
Gently open the figs and place them in a baking dish. Divide the goat cheese into six equal pieces and tuck one piece into each fig.
Images 3–4: Add Toppings & Bake
Roughly chop the walnuts and sprinkle them over the figs, then drizzle the honey evenly over the top.
Bake until the figs are soft and the goat cheese has developed a few golden-brown spots. We like to serve these baked figs with goat cheese warm, while the juices and honey are still syrupy.
How to Store Leftover Baked Figs
Leftovers rarely happen because these disappear quickly! However, if you have any left, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator and warm them up within a day or two. For the absolute best texture, they are always best enjoyed fresh and warm straight from the oven.
More Delicious Inspiration
If you enjoyed these baked figs, here are some more Mediterranean-inspired recipes to try:
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Recipe for Baked Figs with Goat Cheese
Baked Figs with Goat Cheese
6
servings5
minutes14
minutes137
kcal20
g6
g4
gThis simple 4-ingredient baked figs recipe combines sweet, jammy fresh figs with creamy goat cheese, rich honey, and crunchy walnuts. It’s the ultimate sweet-and-salty Mediterranean appetizer or dessert that looks impressive but takes minimal effort!
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Ingredients
6 Large Fresh Figs (Note 1)
3 oz Fresh Goat Cheese Log (Chèvre)
3 Tbsp Honey
1/4 cup Walnuts, roughly chopped
Directions
- Prepare the Figs
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) convection. Wash the figs and cut off the stems. Cut each fig into quarters, stopping halfway so the bottom stays together. Gently open the fig. - Fill the Figs
Place the figs in a baking dish. Cut the goat cheese into 6 equal pieces and tuck one piece into each fig. - Add Walnuts & Honey
Roughly chop the walnuts and sprinkle them over the figs. Drizzle the honey evenly over all 6 figs. - Bake
Bake for 10–14 minutes, until the figs are soft and the goat cheese has developed some golden-brown spots. Serve warm.
Notes
- The figs we used were about 3.5 oz (100 g) each. If you’re tracking your calories, it’s worth weighing your figs since their size can vary quite a bit.
- *Calories and macronutrients are per serving and are approximate. Actual values may vary depending on the specific ingredients used. For informational purposes only.
Nutrition (auto. calculated, use for approximation only)
- Total number of serves: 1
- Calories: 137kcal
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Sodium: 41mg
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Net Carbs: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 9g
- Protein: 4g
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Recipe FAQs
Can you eat the skin of a fig?
Yes, absolutely! You can eat fig skin entirely, especially when baking them. The skin becomes very tender in the oven and helps hold the cheese filling in place. Just wash them well and trim the stems.
How do you store fresh figs?
Keep fresh figs unwashed in the refrigerator, ideally in a shallow container where they have a little room to breathe. Avoid stacking them since they can bruise easily. Wash them right before eating or using them and try to use them within a few days, as fresh figs soften quickly.
Can you make baked figs ahead of time?
Yes. The figs, walnuts, and goat cheese can all be prepped the day before and stored separately in the refrigerator. When you’re ready to make the baked figs, simply assemble everything with the honey and bake them fresh.
Can you use dried figs instead of fresh figs?
We highly recommend fresh figs for this recipe. Dried figs have a completely different, chewy texture and will not release the rich juices that make this baked dish so syrupy and delicious.
