Chevre-Fig Spread

By tammy1365

This spread recipe is the perfect make-ahead appetizer especially when entertaining for Christmas. Sprinkle toasted walnuts over spread before serving with baguette slices or crackers.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup snipped dried figs
• 3/4 cup crumbled chevre (goat cheese) 3 oz.)
• 1/2 cup light sour cream
• 3 tablespoons snipped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 tablespoon snipped fresh thyme
• Salt
• Ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
• Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)
• Toasted baguette slices or crackers

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a small bowl pour boiling water over figs to cover; let stand 15 minutes. Drain well. 2. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl stir together chevre, sour cream, basil, milk, and thyme. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in drained figs and half the walnuts. Cover and chill in refrigerator up to 24 hours. 3. To serve, transfer spread to serving bowl. Sprinkle with remaining walnuts and fresh thyme sprigs. Serve with baguette slices or crackers. Makes about 1-1/2 cups (twelve 2-tablespoon servings)