Goat Cheese Fig Honey Walnut Stack
Think of this Goat Cheese Fig Honey Walnut Stack as the easiest cheesecake you'll ever make. It’s got the same spirit as a luscious cheesecake, but this snacky little stack comes together in moments. Chopped walnuts and honey form the base while layers of tangy whipped goat cheese and heavy cream sandwich around ripe California-grown figs, kissed with honey and a crack of warming black pepper. It’s topped with more fresh and jammy figs, crunchy walnuts, a drizzle of honey, and tendrils of thyme in a stunning layered stack of effortless elegance.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces goat cheese
- 2 TBSP heavy cream or Greek yogurt
- 6 California figs divided
- ½ cup walnuts
- 3 tsp honey divided + more for drizzle
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- pinch of salt
- a few sprigs of thyme optional
- olive oil just a touch to keep mold from sticking
Instructions
- Spray or brush the interior of a 4.5 - 5 in (approximately 13 cm) round baking ring mold or ramekin with olive oil, and place on a serving plate.
- Combine the walnuts, 2 tsp of honey, and a pinch of salt in a food processor and pulse until finely crumbled and sticky. Pour the mixture into the center of the ring or ramekin and firmly press into the bottom.
- Combine the goat cheese and heavy cream in a food processor and mix until smooth and creamy. Layer half of the whipped goat cheese mixture on top of the pressed walnut honey base. Then layer on the chopped figs, gently pressing into the mold. Finish with a layer of the remaining goat cheese mixture.
- Quarter 4 of the figs and chop into ½” (1 cm) chunks. Place in a medium bowl, add 1 tsp of honey and black pepper. Gently stir to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes up to 1 day before serving.
- When ready to serve, gently lift and lightly twist the ring to remove. You may need to run an offset spatula along the edge to loosen the stack if it feels sticky. Quarter the remaining figs and decorate the top and sides of the stack. Add a few walnuts, drizzle with honey, add another crack of black pepper, and top with sprigs of thyme. Serve with crisp crackers or toasty baguette slices.
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Nutrition
Calories: 153kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 131mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 330IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 1mg
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