Kamil Perry
Figs and cheese is a classic combination, with the salty-sweet pairing of fresh figs and creamy brie being a popular choice. Other cheeses that work well with figs include goat's cheese, blue cheese, stilton, gorgonzola, burrata, and Mt. Tam cheese.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Cheese | Stilton, Brie, Goat's cheese, Blue cheese, Burrata, Gorgonzola, Bay Blue, Jasper Hill Farm Moses Sleeper, Sèvre & Belle Le Chevrot, Hervé Mons Bethmale Chèvre, Gorgonzola Dolce PDO, Mt. Tam |
| Other ingredients | Honey, Walnuts, Pistachios, Hazelnuts, Cured meats, Pancetta, Balsamic |
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What You'll Learn
Figs and goat's cheese
Goat's cheese is not the only cheese that pairs well with figs, however. Blue cheese and figs is a classic combination for good reason. You can't go wrong with Gorgonzola, but for those hesitant about blues, try the sweet, mellow, fudgy Bay Blue from Point Reyes. Burrata with figs is another winning pairing.
For a vegetarian option, try a pizza with blue cheese and hazelnuts, or for a meat version, pair with cured meats. Figs also go well with a wide variety of other cheeses, from crumbly, sharp stilton to creamy brie. Try figs with goat's cheese, pistachios and honey, or a fig and walnut slice.
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Figs and blue cheese
For a simple dessert, place fresh figs under the broiler and top with blue cheese and a drizzle of honey. For a more complex dish, try stuffing a dried fig with blue cheese, topping with a walnut, and then drizzling with aged balsamic.
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Figs and brie
Plump, fresh figs pair well with a wide variety of cheeses, from crumbly, sharp stilton to creamy brie.
If you want to add meat to the dish, try topping a piece of crispy pancetta with brie and a fig.
For a vegetarian option, you could make a pizza with figs, brie, and hazelnuts.
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Figs and gorgonzola
Figs pair well with a wide variety of cheeses, from crumbly, sharp stilton to creamy brie. You could try a fig and cheese dish with goat's cheese, pistachios and honey, or a baked blue cheese with figs and walnuts. Fig and walnut slice is another option, as is a stilton and fig salad with honey-thyme drizzle. For a Spanish twist, try fig and almond balls.
You can also put figs and cheese on a pizza. Try a vegetarian version with blue cheese and hazelnuts, or a meat version with cured meats.
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Figs and burrata
Burrata and figs are a winning combination. Burrata is a fresh Italian cheese made from mozzarella and cream. The outer shell is solid mozzarella, while the inside contains stracciatella and cream, giving it an unusual, soft texture.
Burrata has a rich, milky flavour, with a hint of sweetness. It is a good match for the natural sweetness of figs. The cheese is also creamy, which goes well with the soft texture of ripe figs.
Burrata and figs can be served in a variety of ways. For a simple dish, serve the burrata and figs on a plate, perhaps with a drizzle of honey or balsamic vinegar. You could also add some nuts, such as walnuts or pistachios, for a crunchy texture.
For a more complex dish, try making a fig and burrata salad. Combine the burrata and figs with some rocket or spinach leaves, and perhaps some sliced prosciutto or crispy pancetta. Dress the salad with a simple vinaigrette, or a drizzle of honey or balsamic vinegar.
If you want a warm dish, try baking the burrata and figs in the oven. Place the burrata in an ovenproof dish, and top with the figs. Drizzle with a little honey, and bake until the cheese is melted and the figs are soft. Serve with some crusty bread for dipping.
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Frequently asked questions
Fresh figs pair well with goat's cheese, gorgonzola, stilton, brie, and blue cheese.
Figs with goat's cheese, pistachios and honey; baked blue cheese with figs and walnuts; fig and walnut slice; stilton and fig salad with honey-thyme drizzle; Spanish fig and almond balls; fig pizzas and picnic breads.
Burrata with figs; gorgonzola and figs; Bay Blue from Point Reyes with figs.
Fresh figs under the broiler with goat cheese and honey; dried figs stuffed with gorgonzola and topped with a walnut and aged balsamic; roasted figs with goat cheese, walnuts and honey.
Soft-ripened brie or Mt. Tam cheese topped with warm sugary fig sauce and toasted nuts.
