Try this simple appetizer with tangy whipped cream cheese and fresh figs.  It comes together in minutes! Your guests will love this Cream Cheese and Fig Jam Appetizer.

Cream Cheese Fig Appetizer

Who doesn’t love a simple, delicious appetizer? It’s the perfect set-up for a casual get together with friends– a plate of apps paired with your favorite bottle of wine.

Just like many of you, it’s back-to-school time in our lives, and we’re craving some downtime this weekend. I’d love to just kick back & relax with friends in the backyard. Easy, effortless… that’s what we’re feeling right now.

And the perfect snack for this chill time? These super simple, yet so flavorful fig and cream cheese topped crackers. I am always intimidated by fig and cream cheese recipes, but trust me, you do not need to be! 

INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE THIS CREAM CHEESE AND FIG JAM APPETIZER:

DIRECTIONS TO MAKE THIS CREAM CHEESE AND FIG JAM APPETIZER:

1. Whip up goat cheese and cream cheese until fluffy and well-blended.
2. Spread about a ½ Tablespoon of cheese on top of cracker, then top with fig jam and a slice of fig.
3. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Figs just say *fall* to me, don’t you think?

The prep for these apps couldn’t be simpler. Whip up 2 parts goat cheese to 1 part cream cheese in a mixer. Spread on crackers, then add fig jam and fig slices. Done.

handy tools to use when making these fig cream cheese appetizers:

• serrated knife – slice things without crushing them, sharp, dishwasher safe
• mixer – mixing, blending, whipping…THE BEST

Our lives feel non-stop these days, but I like to make time to catch-up with friends and family. Everyone benefits… we get adult conversation & the kids get to run around with their friends. Keep it easy, and hosting will feel like a break, not just another item on the calendar.

frequently asked questions

What are the benefits of eating figs?

One ounce of dried figs has 3 grams of fiber. Fiber may help alleviate constipation and keep you feeling full longer. It may also help lower cholesterol and control blood sugar levels. Figs are a good source of calcium, which can ward off osteoporosis as well as other health issues.

Are figs high in sugar?

Depending on the size and type (dry or raw), one fig can contain anywhere from 5 to 12 grams of carbohydrate and 3 to 9 grams of sugar.

Are figs a superfood?

Figs are considered a superfood because, overall, their nutritional value is quite impressive. They have the highest mineral and fiber content of all common fruits, nuts, or vegetables. One serving of figs (fresh or dried) provides 6% of the Daily Value for calcium and iron, and 7% of the Daily Value for potassium.

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