Food, Fun and Fabulous 48
yield: 2 cups
Mediterranean Crostini
Herbed Goat Cheese Spread
16 ounces cream cheese
8 ounces goat cheese
pinch of salt
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon thyme, chopped
Crostini: French baguette, sliced on bias and
toasted lightly in 350-degree oven.
Using kitchen scissors, cut stems off of figs. In a
saucepan, combine figs, water, and wine. Bring to
a boil and boil until figs are soft. Drain off liquid
and reserve liquid. Cool figs and liquid. In food
processor, puree figs adding a little of the liquid to
achieve a smooth and spreadable consistency. On
a crostini, cover half of the crostini with the cheese
spread and the other half with the fig spread.
The toppings will keep for 2 weeks in the fridge, so definitely make them ahead of time.
In mixer with paddle attachment, mix goat cheese
and cream cheese until smooth. Add herbs and salt.
Fig Topping
2 cups dried figs
1 cup water
1 cup red wine
yield: 2 cups
