Valley Fig Growers
Gorgonzola Cheese Filling with Walnuts and California Figs
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion, minced
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 2 ounces gorgonzola cheese, crumbled (about 1⁄2 cup)
- 1⁄4 cup chopped toasted walnuts
- 3 medium Blue Ribbon Orchard Choice or Sun-Maid California Figs, stemmed and chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon dry sherry
- Salt and ground black pepper
Directions
- Heat butter in medium skillet over low heat until melted; add onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds longer; set aside. In medium bowl using hand mixer, beat cream cheese on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Stir in onion mixture, gorgonzola, walnuts, figs, and sherry; season with salt and pepper and set aside.
The following recipe is reprinted with permission of Cook's Illustrated.
Recipe source: America’s Test Kitchen. Valley Fig is a proud sponsor of the America’s Test Kitchen.
Nutrition Information
amount per serving
- Calories 855
- % Calories from Fat 71%
- Fat 68
- Cholesterol 143
- Protein 22
- Carbohydrates 44
- Fiber 8
- Iron 2
- Sodium 1051
- Calcium 475
- Potassium 614
