Baked figs & goat's cheese with radicchio

Baked figs & goat's cheese with radicchio

A fresh, seasonal starter that’s simple to make and looks pretty on the plate

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 6

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 25-35 minutes

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Method

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
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Although keen gardeners grow figs in Britain, commercial crops are imported mainly from Mediterranean countries. Unfortunately, ripe figs are highly perishable, so they are picked unripe, which may mean they lack flavour. Go for fruit with unbroken, bruise-free skins that are dry to the touch and have retained their shape. Above all, smell them - they should have the scent of the sun.

314 kcalories, protein 8.0g, carbohydrate 7.0g, fat 28.0 g, saturated fat 7.0g, fibre 2.0g, salt 0.81 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, September 2003.

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  • 31 July 2008

    kriek rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Very good combination of flavours. Excellent for dinner party everything could be prepared in advance. I only could get very soft (young) goat's cheese so I didn't bake it with the figs but scooped it on afterwards. It worked equally well. I'll defenitely make this one again.

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  • 04 September 2008

    steppitoe commented on this recipe

    Absolutely fantastic. So easy to make and looked really impressive. We have more figs than we know what to do with so I was glad to find an alternative to fig jam.

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  • 27 September 2011

    Stella the Wombat rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This was absolutely delish! Served it as a starter at a dinner party I held last week; needed something quick and impressive - this certainly hit the mark! One guest had never eaten fresh figs before and was highly dubious absolutely loved this! Huge accolade from this very fussy friend!! Thank you soooo much!

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  • 22 January 2012

    Fifi rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Delicious and easy. I used walnut oil in the dressing and less balsamic so the oil wasn't overpowered.

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  • 07 January 2013

    Julesbunny rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Fab and great for me as gluten free... Did it for NYEve starter and everyone loved it. ;)

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 6

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 25-35 minutes

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Ingredients

FOR THE DRESSING

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314 kcalories, protein 8.0g, carbohydrate 7.0g, fat 28.0 g, saturated fat 7.0g, fibre 2.0g, salt 0.81 g

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