Stuffed & Grilled Figs
Simple, elegant grilled figs stuffed with herbed goat cheese. Finish with honey or balsamic for a quick, sophisticated appetizer.
Try this recipe the next time you need something simple and sophisticated to serve before dinner. Herbes de Provence whipped into goat cheese makes the perfect filling before hitting the grill. You could also finish this recipe with balsamic vinegar instead of honey.
Submitted by: Geoff Marshall from Chicago, Illinois
Yield: 8 figs
- Fill halved figs with goat cheese mixed with Herbes de Provence, using a pastry or zip bag to pipe neatly.
- Grill cheese side up over direct high heat until the bottoms char and the cheese softens; move to a cooler zone and close the lid if needed.
- Finish with honey or a balsamic drizzle and sea salt. Try variations like toasted nuts, prosciutto, or pomegranate seeds.
Preparation Instructions:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of figs work best for this recipe?
Choose ripe but still firm figs. Varieties like Black Mission or Brown Turkey are great. Avoid overly soft fruits that will collapse on the grill.
How long should I grill the stuffed figs?
Grill cheese side up over direct high heat about 3 to 5 minutes until the bottom is nicely charred and the cheese is softened. If the cheese needs more melting, move figs to the cooler side, close the lid, and heat 2 to 3 more minutes.
Can I bake or broil these instead of grilling?
Yes. Bake at 375°F for about 8 to 12 minutes, or broil for 3 to 5 minutes until the cheese softens and the figs caramelize. Broiling gives a char-like finish.
Can I prepare these ahead of time?
You can mix the herbed goat cheese 2 to 3 days ahead and refrigerate. Stuff the figs a few hours before serving for best texture. Grill just before serving for peak flavor.
What can I use instead of goat cheese?
Substitute cream cheese, ricotta, mascarpone, labneh, or a soft vegan cheese. Adjust seasoning and salt to taste because textures and salt levels vary.
What are good topping or filling variations?
Try adding toasted nuts, chopped pistachios, pomegranate seeds, or crispy prosciutto into the filling. Finish with honey, a balsamic reduction, or a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
How should I store leftovers and reheat them?
Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 to 2 days. Reheat briefly on the grill or in a hot oven until the cheese loosens. Avoid freezing whole stuffed figs; texture suffers.
What kind of figs work best for this recipe?
Choose ripe but still firm figs. Varieties like Black Mission or Brown Turkey are great. Avoid overly soft fruits that will collapse on the grill.
How long should I grill the stuffed figs?
Grill cheese side up over direct high heat about 3 to 5 minutes until the bottom is nicely charred and the cheese is softened. If the cheese needs more melting, move figs to the cooler side, close the lid, and heat 2 to 3 more minutes.
Can I bake or broil these instead of grilling?
Yes. Bake at 375°F for about 8 to 12 minutes, or broil for 3 to 5 minutes until the cheese softens and the figs caramelize. Broiling gives a char-like finish.
Can I prepare these ahead of time?
You can mix the herbed goat cheese 2 to 3 days ahead and refrigerate. Stuff the figs a few hours before serving for best texture. Grill just before serving for peak flavor.
What can I use instead of goat cheese?
Substitute cream cheese, ricotta, mascarpone, labneh, or a soft vegan cheese. Adjust seasoning and salt to taste because textures and salt levels vary.
What are good topping or filling variations?
Try adding toasted nuts, chopped pistachios, pomegranate seeds, or crispy prosciutto into the filling. Finish with honey, a balsamic reduction, or a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
How should I store leftovers and reheat them?
Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 to 2 days. Reheat briefly on the grill or in a hot oven until the cheese loosens. Avoid freezing whole stuffed figs; texture suffers.
I enjoyed your recipe. A easy yet sophisticated.