Courtesy of Danielle Langloism, Wikipedia CCLFigs Stuffed with Goat Cheese
From Laurel at Cork Popper
Ingredients
- 8 fresh figs, wiped clean with a damp cloth
- About 1/4 cup goat cheese
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely minced
- High quality balsamic vinegar
Preparation
Preheat and clean the grill. You want the heat to be as low as possible.
Using a small paring knife, cut a slit along one side of each fig. You don’t want to slice them in half. You just want to create a little opening into which you can stuff some goat cheese.
In a small bowl, combine the goat cheese, honey, and one tablespoon rosemary. Using your (clean) fingers or a small spoon, gently fill each fig with as much of the cheese mixture as you can without simply tearing the fig in half.
Place the figs, cheese-stuffed side up, on the grill and cover. Allow to cook for about 4-5 minutes, until the figs and cheese are both soft and warm.
Remove the figs to a plate or serving platter and drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Though these little flavor bombs will likely take two bites each, they are best enjoyed with one’s fingers.
Interestinly enough, this recipe would probably pair best with a juicy red wine, perhaps a Pinotage or Meritage. I have to admit that I got so excited about eating them that I failed to actually pour myself a glass of wine!!
4.5 forks!!
