Fresh Figs with Stilton and Walnuts in a Honey Drizzle Dressing
Elevate your next gathering with this elegant and effortless dish: Fresh Figs with Stilton and Walnuts in a Honey Drizzle Dressing. Juicy, ripe figs are halved and adorned with savory crumbles of Stilton cheese, while toasted walnuts add a delightful crunch to every bite. This flavor-packed appetizer is brought together with a luscious honey dressing infused with lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil, balancing sweetness and zing. Finished with a sprinkle of optional thyme for a subtle herbal note, this no-cook recipe is ready in just 10 minutes, making it ideal for entertaining or a refined light dessert. Perfect for lovers of sweet and savory combinations, this dish is sure to impress!
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Ingredients
- 8 pieces Fresh figs
- 100 grams Stilton cheese
- 50 grams Walnuts
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves (optional)
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash the figs gently under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
Step 2
Cut each fig in half lengthwise and arrange on a serving platter with the cut sides facing up.
Step 3
Crumble the Stilton cheese into small pieces and evenly distribute them over the figs.
Step 4
Toast the walnuts lightly in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant. Allow them to cool slightly before roughly chopping. Sprinkle the chopped walnuts over the figs and cheese.
Step 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Step 6
Drizzle the honey dressing evenly over the figs, cheese, and walnuts.
Step 7
For an optional garnish, sprinkle fresh thyme leaves over the platter for an extra layer of aroma and flavor.
Step 8
Serve immediately at room temperature as an appetizer or a light dessert.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (613.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1266.6 |
| Total Fat 80.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 26.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 23.6g | |
| Cholesterol 100mg | 0% |
| Sodium 946.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 119.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 101.0g | |
| Protein 34.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 24IU | 0% |
| Calcium 721.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1296.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories