Baked Figs with Goat Cheese
Baked Figs with Goat Cheese is a simple, elegant appetizer or dessert where fresh figs are halved, topped with creamy goat cheese, and baked until warm and slightly caramelized. It typically features ripe figs, soft goat cheese (chèvre), and often a drizzle of honey or a sprinkle of nuts for texture. This dish is popular in Mediterranean and French cuisines, highlighting seasonal, high-quality ingredients.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is moderately high in fat from the cheese and provides a good source of natural sugars and fiber from the figs. Key nutrients include calcium, potassium, and protein, with a rough calorie estimate of 150-200 kcal per serving of two fig halves.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 175 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbs | 22 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
| Calcium | 100 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg |
| Phosphorus | 95 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Vitamin K | 5 µg |
| Vitamin A | 120 IU |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg |
| Copper | 0.1 mg |
Per 2 fig halves with cheese (about 120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it embodies the Mediterranean philosophy of simple, ingredient-driven cooking, often served as part of a mezze or charcuterie board. Nutritionally, figs are unique for their high fiber and mineral content, while goat cheese is often easier to digest than cow's milk cheese for some people.
