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Blue Cheese and Walnut Stuffed California Figs
Figs, blue cheese and walnuts soar in this wine-friendly appetizer. Invite a few friends to drop by, then assemble this super simple hors d’oeuvre with juicy California figs, creamy blue cheese, toasted walnuts and a drizzle of honey. It’s an easy app that’s ready in five minutes, max. Pair with California Cabernet Sauvignon or California Chardonnay. Recipe and images courtesy of CA Grown.
Pairs With
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 8 fresh California figs, halved
- ¼ pound (125 g) blue cheese, such as Point Reyes Farmstead Original Blue or Bay Blue
- ½ pound (250 g) walnuts, toasted and chopped
- Honey for drizzling
Instructions
- Cut the figs in half. Cut a small slice off the curved side so the figs stay stable. Place the figs on a serving plate and top each fig with a nugget of blue cheese. Sprinkle generously with the walnuts. Drizzle with honey. Serve immediately.
Cut the figs in half. Cut a small slice off the curved side so the figs stay stable. Place the figs on a serving plate and top each fig with a nugget of blue cheese. Sprinkle generously with the walnuts. Drizzle with honey. Serve immediately.