Cheese Appetizer Spread with Fig Jam and Pecans
This easy cheese appetizer has a creamy base, a sweet fig jam topping, and crunchy toasted pecans. It looks elegant and takes only minutes to prepare. Great for parties, holidays, and last-minute entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
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1 block cream cheese (8 oz)
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1/4 cup fig jam
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1/3 cup chopped pecans
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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Pinch of salt and pepper
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Crackers or baguette slices for serving
Instructions
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Allow the cream cheese to soften for 20–30 minutes.
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Spread it on a shallow serving plate.
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Warm fig jam for 10 seconds and spread over the cheese.
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Toast pecans in a skillet for 3–4 minutes.
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Sprinkle pecans on top.
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Finish with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
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Serve with crackers or bread.
Notes
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Warm jam spreads easier.
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Add fresh figs or herbs for garnish.
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Pecans can be swapped with pistachios or walnuts.
Nutrition
- Calories: 170
- Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Protein: 3g