Fig, date and blue cheese bites; an explosion of flavors that is bound to tingle your taste buds with their sweet, savory and salty blend. With the right balance of ingredients, this appetizer can be a delightful companion for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a party or simply looking for a unique snack, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect fig, date and blue cheese bites. Let's dive into the world of culinary delights and discover the secrets behind this extraordinary appetizer.
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3-INGREDIENT BLUE CHEESE & FIG BITES
Salty-tangy blue cheese pairs beautifully with sweet fig jam in these easy appetizers, which are perfect for a holiday party. The optional minced chives add a nice pop of color, but these are just as tasty without herbs. Keep the ingredients on hand and you can whip these up for impromptu holiday cocktail parties.
Provided by Carolyn Casner
Categories Healthy Finger Food Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Lightly coat a mini muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Unroll pie crust onto a clean surface. Roll the dough into a circle about 12 inches in diameter. Cut 24 2-inch circles out of the dough with a biscuit cutter, rerolling the scraps if needed. Place the dough circles in the prepared muffin cups, gently pressing the dough into the bottom and sides. Prick the dough with a fork. Bake until lightly browned, 5 to 6 minutes.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon fig jam to each cup, then top with 1/2 teaspoon crumbled cheese. Bake until hot, 3 to 5 minutes more. Let cool for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with chives, if using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 51 mg, Sugar 2 g
FIG AND BLUE CHEESE BRUSCHETTA
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the baguette slices and toast on both sides until golden and crisp, about 8 minutes. Allow to cool, then spread with a little fig spread/preserves. Top with blue cheese chunks. Sprinkle on some basil.
FIG AND BLUE CHEESE BITES
The irresistible flavors of fig and blue cheese combine in this simple to make hors d'oeuvre. Also try:Feta Cheese Bites, Goat Cheese Bites
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes 24
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Form 1/4 teaspoon of the blue cheese into a small ball; repeat with remaining cheese. Press the cheese balls into the walnuts to coat on one side. Place a cheese ball, nut side up, onto the top of each fig slice.
DATES AND BLUE CHEESE
Next time you're hosting a few friends, make some magic: Put out a plate of these simple hors d'oeuvres--at once salty and sweet, creamy and crunchy--and watch them disappear.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 10m
Yield Makes 12 dates
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Using a sharp paring knife, cut a slit into each date (remove pits, if needed); stuff with blue cheese. Arrange on a serving platter and sprinkle the almonds on top. Drizzle with honey.
FIG AND BLUE CHEESE SAVOURIES
Delicate, crumbly little thumbprints that are the perfect combination of sweet and savory-a cheese plate wrapped into one crunchy little morsel.
Provided by Amanda Hesser
Categories Food Processor Appetizer Bake Christmas Cocktail Party Thanksgiving Valentine's Day Quick & Easy Oscars Wedding New Year's Eve Blue Cheese Fig Anniversary Birthday Shower Christmas Eve Engagement Party Party Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes about 36 hors d'oeuvres
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. Place the flour, butter, blue cheese, and a few grinds of black pepper in the bowl of a food processor and process until the dough just comes together and starts to form a ball.
- 3. Dump the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead a few times to pull it together. Then roll out to a 1/8-inch-thick circle with a floured rolling pin. Cut rounds out of the dough with a floured 1-inch round cutter and transfer to the parchment-lined baking sheet. Reroll the scraps (no more than once) and cut more rounds.
- 4. Using the back of a rounded 1/2-teaspoon measure or your knuckle, make an indentation in the center of each dough round. Spoon about 1/4 teaspoon of the fig preserves into each indentation, using your finger to push the preserves as best as possible into the indentation.
- 5. Bake the savouries until the preserves are bubbling and the pastry is light golden on the bottom, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to finish cooling.
FIG AND PROSCIUTTO APPETIZER BITES
A simple to make yet impressive appetizer that is sure to make your guests swoon! Prosciutto, honeyed goat cheese, and fresh figs come together in each fabulous bite. When ready to serve, slice and serve with crackers.
Provided by SunnyDaysNora
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls
Time 2h10m
Yield 25
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place goat cheese on a sheet of plastic wrap. Top with another sheet of plastic wrap and use a rolling pin to flatten into a 4x8-inch rectangle.
- Remove the top sheet of plastic wrap and cover goat cheese with slices of prosciutto, slightly overlapping the edges. Cover prosciutto with a new sheet of plastic wrap and flip both sheets over so the goat cheese layer is now facing up.
- Remove top sheet of plastic wrap. Cover goat cheese evenly with figs, basil, and black pepper. Starting from the long edge, roll tightly to form a log. Wrap log in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 31.5 calories, Carbohydrate 0.7 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 89.2 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
FIG AND GOAT CHEESE BITES
Steps:
- In a small skillet, combine the vinegar and olive oil and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for 1 minute, then add the sliced figs. Simmer until the vinegar is reduced and syrupy, 1 to 2 minutes more. In a small bowl, stir together the goat and mascarpone cheeses. Spoon the cheese mixture into the pastry shells, top with a drizzle of honey, a sliced fig, and a drizzle of balsamic reduction. Chop up the dried apricots and set on the side of the pastry shells on the plate.
BLUE CHEESE AND FIG PUFFS
Make and share this Blue Cheese and Fig Puffs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 42m
Yield 24 appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°; line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small custard dish mix the egg yolk and water with a fork (this is the egg wash); set aside.
- Break or cut the blue cheese into 24 small pieces (about ¼ inch); let stand at room temperature to soften.
- Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface; with a lightly floured rolling pin, roll out pastry to a 10-inch square.
- Using a 1 ½ inch round cutter, cut out 24 pastry rounds from pastry sheet.
- Place rounds 1 inch apart on baking sheet; brush tops of rounds with egg wash.
- Bake rounds in the middle of oven for about 12 minutes, until puffed and golden brown (rounds will puff unevenly).
- Transfer rounds with a spatula to a rack; cool slightly; trim bottoms of rounds, if necessary, to create level pastries; cool completely on rack.
- Top each pastry round with 1 piece blue cheese and ½ teaspoon jam; serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.8, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 12.3, Sodium 93.8, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 3.3, Protein 1.9
BLUE CHEESE BITES
Canned biscuits, butter and blue cheese. Voila, a nice appetizer. Rich and so good and easy!
Provided by Ingrid
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pastries
Time 20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9-inch pie plate with non-stick cooking spray.
- Slice each biscuit into quarters, arrange then in the prepared pie plate. Pour melted butter over the biscuits, then sprinkle the biscuits with blue cheese.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Cholesterol 35.3 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 542.8 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
Tips:
- Use ripe figs, dates, and blue cheese for the best flavor.
- If you don't have balsamic glaze, you can make your own by reducing balsamic vinegar in a saucepan over low heat until it thickens.
- These bites can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.
- To make the bites even more decadent, you can wrap them in prosciutto or pancetta before baking.
- Serve the bites warm with a drizzle of honey or balsamic glaze.
Conclusion:
Fig, date, and blue cheese bites are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are a great way to use up leftover fruit and cheese, and they are sure to be a hit with your guests. With their sweet and savory flavors, these bites are sure to tantalize your taste buds. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.
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