Delicious Goat Cheese Fig Jam Appetizer for Quick Entertaining

A delightful Goat Cheese Fig Jam Appetizer that combines creamy goat cheese and sweet fig jam for an effortless crowd-pleaser.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Cooling Time 1

Total Time 30

Servings: 8 pieces

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cheese Spread

8 ounces goat cheese softened
salt to taste
pepper to taste
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary optional

For the Topping

½ cup fig jam
¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans toasted

For the Bread

1 small baguette or crostini sliced
olive oil for drizzling

For Garnish

fresh figs or sliced apples for decorative finish

Equipment

Oven
Baking Sheet
Medium bowl
Butter knife

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) for toasting the baguette slices.
Slice the baguette into ½-inch thick pieces on a diagonal.
Drizzle olive oil over the baguette slices.
Toast the baguette slices for about 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
In a medium bowl, combine the softened goat cheese with salt and pepper.
Cool the toasted baguette slices for about a minute.
Spread the goat cheese mixture over each toasted baguette slice.
Add a dollop of fig jam on top of each cheese-covered slice.
Sprinkle the toasted chopped walnuts or pecans over the fig jam.
Garnish with fresh figs or sliced apples before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Expert Tips: Use room temperature cheese for easier spreading, don’t over toast, and feel free to switch nuts based on preference.

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