Chopped figs, toasted nuts and cream cheese
are combined to make a tasty topping for thin slices of toasted
bread.
Crostini with Figs
and Nuts
- 1 (8-ounce) package California dried figs
3/4 cup nuts, very coarsely chopped
1 (12-ounce) carton soft cream cheese
1 Baguette
- Snip stems from figs and cut figs into
small pieces.
- Toast nuts in 300°F (150°C) oven
for 5 to 6 minutes, just until fragrant but not browned.
- Combine figs, nuts and cheese in food
processor or mixer and process just until blended.
- Heat baguette to freshen. Cut crosswise
into small slices. Spread each slice with fig mixture.
- Garnish with small edible flowers or petals.
Store in refrigerator. Serve at room temperature.
Makes 2 cups spread (about 36 appetizers).
Nutritional information per serving: Calories
68; Fat 5 grams; Protein 1 gram; Carbohydrates 6 grams; Dietary
Fiber 1 gram; Calories from fat 60%; Sodium 39 mg; Cholesterol
9 mg.
Recipe provided courtesy of the California Fig Advisory Board.
