Broiled Figs With Goat Cheese Recipes

FIGS STUFFED WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Use your fingers to roll the goat cheese into 24 1/2 teaspoon-sized balls.
• Cut figs in half. Press a cheese ball into the center of each fig. Plate them and drizzle with vinegar. Serve within an hour.

FIGS OOZING WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat grill for medium heat.
• Make a small incision in the bottom of each fig (large enough to hold pastry bag tip). Place goat cheese in pastry bag with plain tip. Fill figs with goat cheese by squeezing a small amount of cheese into the bottom of each fig. The figs will plump up when filled. Wrap each fig with a grape leaf, and skewer 2 to 3 figs on each skewer.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Place fig skewers on hot grill. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, turning once. Drizzle with honey, and serve.

FIGS WITH GOAT CHEESE, PECANS AND BACON

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler.
• Stuff fig halves with goat cheese. Press pecans into the cheese. Wrap each stuffed fig half with half a slice of bacon, securing with toothpicks.
• Arrange on a medium baking sheet. Broil 5 minutes, or until bacon is evenly brown and crisp and goat cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.

GRILLED FIGS WITH GOAT CHEESE AND PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium high.
• Cut a slit in the side of each fig and gently pull the fig open. Push a spoonful of goat cheese into each fig.
• Wrap each fig securely with a piece of prosciutto, making sure the prosciutto covers the opening where the cheese is. You can use a toothpick to secure the prosciutto if you want to be extra sure it stays in place...if you do, use wooden ones (not plastic) and soak them in some water ahead of time so the grill doesn't make them catch fire.
• Grill the figs about 1-2 minutes per side until the prosciutto starts to get a little crispy.
• Mix the vinegar and honey together, drizzle over the grilled figs and serve!

BROILED FIGS WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Strip the leaves from the bottom of the rosemary stems, leaving about 1 1/2 inches of leaves at the tip.
• Place the stems in a bowl and add cold water to cover; soak for at least 30 minutes.
• Skewer fig halves crosswise on each rosemary stem.
• Arrange the skewers on a plate with the cut sides of the figs facing up.
• In a small bowl, mix together honey and lemon juice.
• Brush the honey/lemon mixture over the cut side of the figs.
• Preheat the broiler to high.
• Broil the figs cut side up until they are lightly browned and softened, about 1 to 2 minutes.
• Top with cheese and place back under broiler for 1 minute.
• Serve on the skewers while still hot.

GRILLED FIGS WITH GOAT CHEESE AND PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Combine goat cheese, rosemary, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small mixing bowl, and stir.
• Make a small slit in bottom or side of each fig. Fill a pastry bag fitted with a small plain tip with cheese mixture. Pipe cheese into each fig through slit. Fill figs with just enough cheese so they expand slightly.
• Tear or cut the prosciutto slices into long strips. Wrap a strip of prosciutto around each fig, and skewer 4 figs on each rosemary sprig. Brush figs with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
• Place figs on a moderately hot grill, rotating skewers until figs are very hot and cheese starts to ooze, about 6 minutes. Remove from grill; serve immediately with a drizzle of olive oil and good bread.

BAKED FIGS & GOAT'S CHEESE WITH RADICCHIO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to fan 160C/conventional 180C/gas 4. Unless the baking sheet is non stick, line it with foil, then brush the foil lightly with oil.
• Cut the figs into quarters, from the top almost to the base, and arrange on the foil. Slice the goat's cheese and arrange in the centre of the figs. Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and tinged brown.
• Meanwhile, whisk the dressing ingredients with some seasoning. Put a couple of good radicchio leaves on each serving plate. Remove the figs from the oven and place on the radicchio leaves. Scatter the walnuts on top. Drizzle with the dressing and serve warm or at room temperature.

FRESH GRILLED FIGS WITH GOAT CHEESE WRAPPED IN BACON

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium temperature
• Set cut figs onto a platter or a baking sheet
• Stuff goat cheese into each fig
• Wrap bacon around the entire fig encasing the stuffed fruit
• Secure through with a round toothpick
• Grill stuffed figs on medium heat to prevent flare-ups or the cheese melting and oozing out
• Cook around five minutes each side, approximately, until bacon is fully cooked all around

GRILLED FIGS WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• 1. Pinch figs apart slightly from their stem ends, forming four sides surrounding a central pocket. Into this pocket, spoon a small amount of goat cheese. Sprinkle each with a tiny bit of herb mix and a pinch of salt and pepper. From the bottom up, use a leaf or sheet of foil to form a cup around each fig; skewer leaf or foil through fig so that it holds securely. 2. Grill figs, open side up, just until they brown slightly and cheese softens. Remove, sprinkle with a few drops each of soy sauce and vinegar, and serve. Yield: 4 servings