Blue Cheese and Walnut Stuffed California Figs
Figs, blue cheese and walnuts soar in this wine-friendly appetizer. Invite a few friends to drop by, then assemble this super simple hors d’oeuvre with juicy California figs, creamy blue cheese, toasted walnuts and a drizzle of honey. It’s an easy app that’s ready in five minutes, max. Pair with your favorite Temecula Valley Cabernet Sauvignon or Chardonnay.
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Serves 8
Ingredients:
- 8 fresh California figs, halved
- ¼ pound (125 g) blue cheese, such as Point Reyes Farmstead Original Blue or Bay Blue
- ½ pound (250 g) walnuts, toasted and chopped
- Honey for drizzling
Directions:
Cut the figs in half. Cut a small slice off the curved side so the figs stay stable. Place the figs on a serving plate and top each fig with a nugget of blue cheese. Sprinkle generously with the walnuts. Drizzle with honey. Serve immediately.
Suggested Pairings:
Avensole Winery ~ 2020 Chardonnay – Notes of tropical fruit are balanced with minerality and stone fruits as they greet the palate, followed by a luxurious, creamy vanilla finish.
Chapin Family Vineyards ~ 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon – Provides an array of smooth flavors such as blueberry, mocha, plum and vanilla.
Monte De Oro Winery ~ 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon – Classic black cherry, plums, and craisins come alive when you start drinking it, with brown sugar, black pepper, and fennel rounding out the taste.
Peltzer Winery ~ 2019 Chardonnay – Yellow apple, apricot, and lemon meringue pie.
Recipe and photo courtesy of CA Grown and the Wine Institute of California