Figs Stuffed with Lemon-Scented Chèvre

Name: Figs Stuffed with Lemon-Scented Chèvre
Ingredients: 8 to 10 large, ripe fresh figs, halved lengthwise; Pinch salt; 1 tablespoon agave nectar; ¼ cup walnuts, lightly toasted (see note) and finely chopped; 1 cup Cashew Chèvre or Basic Cashew Cheese; 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Preparation info

Makes about
8
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Artisan Vegan Cheese

By Miyoko Schinner

Published 2012

About

This appetizer is so simple and yet so elegant—and one of the reasons you want to have some Cashew Chèvre on hand whenever fresh figs are in season. You never know when company might show up on your doorstep! You can use any type of fresh figs here—black Mission, brown, green—all are delicious.

Ingredients

1 cup Cashew Chèvre or Basic Cashew Cheese
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Starter
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Season the cheese.

Put the cheese, lemon zest and juice, and salt in a small bowl. Mix well.
Stuff the figs.

Mound a tablespoon of the cheese a top each fig half. Sprinkle the walnuts evenly over the cheese and drizzle with th