Fig Goat Cheese Nests
Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Fig Goat Cheese Nests, a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and crunchy flavors. Delicate phyllo dough is brushed with melted butter, layered, and shaped into crisp, golden nests that cradle a creamy goat cheese filling infused with thyme and a touch of seasoning. A dollop of luscious fig preserves and a sprinkle of chopped walnuts add a delightful contrast of sweetness and texture. Finished with a drizzle of honey for a touch of elegance, these bite-sized delights are as visually stunning as they are flavorful. Ready in just over 30 minutes, these easy-to-make nests are an ideal choice for holiday gatherings, dinner parties, or fancy snacking. Treat your guests to a gourmet experience with this unique fusion of flavors and textures!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 sheets phyllo dough sheets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 6 ounces goat cheese, softened
- 6 teaspoons fig preserves
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons honey (optional, for drizzling)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with 12 cups or use a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Carefully unroll the phyllo dough sheets and keep them covered with a damp kitchen towel to prevent drying out.
Take one sheet of phyllo dough and brush it lightly with melted butter. Layer a second sheet on top and brush it with melted butter as well. Repeat until you have three layered sheets.
Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the stacked phyllo sheets into 12 equal squares.
Press one square gently into each muffin cup or form them into 'nest' shapes on the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining phyllo sheets and melted butter.
In a small bowl, mix the softened goat cheese with salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme leaves until smooth and creamy.
Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the goat cheese mixture into each phyllo nest.
Top each nest with 1/2 teaspoon of fig preserves, followed by a sprinkle of chopped walnuts.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the phyllo is golden and crisp.
Remove from the oven and let the nests cool slightly before drizzling with a small amount of honey, if desired.
Gently remove the nests from the muffin tin or baking sheet and serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1510 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.6 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.4 g | 272% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 215 mg | 72% | |
| Sodium | 2080 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.9 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.9 g | ||
| Protein | 42.1 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 286 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 357 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
