fig & goat cheese squares
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I first made this from a Smuckers recipe flyer in 2008. The original recipe calls for walnuts but my family prefer pecans. Note this square does not freeze well.
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yield
serving(s)
prep time
30 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Bake
Ingredients For fig & goat cheese squares
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2 cmission or calimyrna figs
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1 cwater
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1/4 clemon juice
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1 ctoasted pecans
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1 1/3 cflour
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1/2 cpacked brown sugar
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1/2 tspsalt
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1/2 cbutter, chilled and cut into small pieces
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2 cgoat cheese, room temperature
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2 mdeggs
How To Make fig & goat cheese squares
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1Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
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2In a medium saucepan, combine figs, water and lemon juice. Bring to a boil and cook 5 minutes at medium heat until figs are tender. Cool slightly,
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3Place fig mixture in a food processor or blender. Process until smooth. Add chopped pecans. Set aside.
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4In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar and salt. Stir to combine. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Press mixture in prepared dish. Gently spread fig mixture over crust.
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5In a separate bowl, beat goat cheese and eggs until smooth. Spread over fig mixture. Bake for 30 minutes or until set. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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6Tips: Add 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary to goat cheese mixture for a great appetizer. For a sweeter taste, add 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tsp vanilla to goat cheese mixture.
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