{"id":33979,"date":"2022-10-24T19:14:02","date_gmt":"2022-10-24T23:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/?p=33979"},"modified":"2022-10-24T19:14:02","modified_gmt":"2022-10-24T23:14:02","slug":"fig-goat-cheese-appetizer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/2022\/10\/24\/fig-goat-cheese-appetizer\/","title":{"rendered":"Fig and Goat Cheese Tartlets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f9a72b\">These <strong>easy fig and goat cheese tartlets<\/strong> are the perfect way to impress your friends with an appetizer recipe that&#8217;s full of flavor. Set out a tray and watch them disappear!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Fig-and-goat-cheese-appetizer-bites-8-1200x1800.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead view of fig and goat cheese tartlets on a marble board. \" class=\"wp-image-33987\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-70f3d7d2\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M478.21 334.093L336 256l142.21-78.093c11.795-6.477 15.961-21.384 9.232-33.037l-19.48-33.741c-6.728-11.653-21.72-15.499-33.227-8.523L296 186.718l3.475-162.204C299.763 11.061 288.937 0 275.48 0h-38.96c-13.456 0-24.283 11.061-23.994 24.514L216 186.718 77.265 102.607c-11.506-6.976-26.499-3.13-33.227 8.523l-19.48 33.741c-6.728 11.653-2.562 26.56 9.233 33.037L176 256 33.79 334.093c-11.795 6.477-15.961 21.384-9.232 33.037l19.48 33.741c6.728 11.653 21.721 15.499 33.227 8.523L216 325.282l-3.475 162.204C212.237 500.939 223.064 512 236.52 512h38.961c13.456 0 24.283-11.061 23.995-24.514L296 325.282l138.735 84.111c11.506 6.976 26.499 3.13 33.227-8.523l19.48-33.741c6.728-11.653 2.563-26.559-9.232-33.036z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#0071a1\"><a>What you&#8217;ll love about this <strong>goat cheese appetizer<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ready in 20 minutes or less!<\/strong> It doesn&#8217;t get much faster than that!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prep ahead. <\/strong>These tartlets don&#8217;t take much time to prep, but you can make them ahead of time and pop them into the oven when you&#8217;re ready to eat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>5-Ingredient Recipe. <\/strong>Made with just 5 simple ingredients that deliver a big punch of flavor. These are sweet and salty, with a hint of tartness from the goat cheese.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Easy, cute, and full of flavor\u2014these fig and goat cheese tartlets are my kind of appetizer!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve always been a big fan of the kind of entertaining that&#8217;s low-key and casual, but still feels like a big deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re the same way, these fig and goat cheese appetizer bites are exactly what you need in your life right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They&#8217;re sweet and salty, with just the right amount of texture from the crunchy crust and soft filling. They&#8217;re also incredibly easy to throw together\u2014you can even make them ahead of time and pop them in the oven when you&#8217;re ready for your first guests to arrive!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These classy appetizers feel like they&#8217;re straight off a restaurant menu, but they only take a few minutes to prep and less than 10 minutes in the oven. They&#8217;re so easy and so impressive that you just might feel like you&#8217;re getting away with something!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re looking for something to bring to a fancy cocktail party for the holidays or just hosting friends and family for a cozy game night, this tasty bites will be the talk of the party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Fig-and-goat-cheese-appetizer-bites-1-1200x1800.jpg\" alt=\"Ingredients to make fig and goat cheese appetizer bites. \" class=\"wp-image-33980\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ingredients You\u2019ll Need<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a super simple appetizer recipe that replies heavily on pantry staples. It\u2019s great for entertaining surprise guests!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Phyllo Cups. <\/strong>I&#8217;m obsessed with these little cups. They&#8217;re come ready to eat, so you just need to fill them and pop them into the oven to crisp up! I always have a few boxes in the freezer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Soft goat cheese. <\/strong>You can use a flavored goat cheese if you want, but I just use plain ch\u00e8vre. A small sized log is plenty &#8212; a little bit goes a long way!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fig preserves. <\/strong>Fig preserves are so good. They&#8217;re sweet and jammy with a flavor that&#8217;s more like a fresh fig than a Fig Newton. I love Bon Mamman preserves, but any fig preserves or fig jam will work for this recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prosciutto. <\/strong>A tiny piece of prosciutto complements the sweet figs and tangy cheese so well, plus is crisps up to add even more texture to this delicious snack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fresh Thyme. <\/strong>A few fresh thyme leaves sprinkled over the top really amp up the flavor and take this recipe to the next level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Fig-and-goat-cheese-appetizer-bites-2-1200x1800.jpg\" alt=\"Fillinf phyllo cups with goat cheese. \" class=\"wp-image-33981\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Fig-and-goat-cheese-appetizer-bites-4-1200x1800.jpg\" alt=\"Adding fig preserves and prosciutto. \" class=\"wp-image-33983\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to make them:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Place<\/strong> the phyllo shells on a baking sheet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stuff a little bit of cheese, fruit preserves, and prosciutto into each shell.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bake until the shells are golden and crisp and the jam and cheese begin to melt.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Top <\/strong>with fresh thyme leaves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Serve<\/strong> warm or at room temperature.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tips and Substitution Ideas:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Goat cheese is easier to work with when it&#8217;s at room temperature. <\/strong>Letting it sit out for about a half hour before you make these can be helpful. If you don&#8217;t have time for that, the cheese might just be a little crumblier as you try to add it to the cups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instead of goat cheese, <\/strong>try making these with brie or cream cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Swap out the fig preserves <\/strong>for seedless raspberry jam or cranberry sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Omit<\/strong> the prosciutto for a vegetarian option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Try making this with puff pastry <\/strong>instead of phyllo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For an extra special treat<\/strong>, top each tartlet with chopped fresh figs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For a more savory vibe<\/strong>, drizzle each tartlet with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with black pepper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To play up the sweetness<\/strong>, top with a drizzle of honey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Fig-and-goat-cheese-appetizer-bites-7-1200x1800.jpg\" alt=\"Fig and Goat Cheese Tartlets on a baking sheet. \" class=\"wp-image-33986\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqs\"><strong>Frequently asked questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1632692599561\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong><strong>Can I make this ahead of time?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes! You can prep these appetizer bites in advance and keep them in the fridge until you&#8217;re ready to bake them. You can also freeze the prepped tartlets for longer-term storage. bake them right from frozen, increasing the bake time to 15-20 minutes, or until they&#8217;re warmed through.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1632695442839\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is ch\u00e8vre?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Chevre is a type of soft goat cheese that has a buttery, tangy flavor. Often sold shaped into logs, chevre is soft and spreadable.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1632695603958\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Do phyllo cups need to be baked?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Phyllo cups are pre-baked, but it&#8217;s always nice to bake them for a few minutes to crisp them up and warm the fillings through. I use my countertop oven to save on preheat time!<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1655327228723\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Should I thaw phyllo cups before baking them?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, you can fill and bake them straight from the freezer.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1666651065577\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I make these in the air fryer?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes! Air fry at 330\u00baF for 5 minutes, or until warmed though. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1666651111343\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Are fig preserves and fig jam the same thing?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">For the purposes of this recipe, jam and preserves are interchangeable.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>More recipes that are perfect for easy entertaining:<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/roasted-olives-with-feta\">Roasted Olives with Feta Cheese<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/rhubarb-spritz-cocktail\">4-Ingredient Rhubarb Spritz Cocktail<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthy-delicious.com\/baba-ganoush-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Baba Ganoush<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bakerbynature.com\/antipasto-skewers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Antipasto Skewers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Fig-and-goat-cheese-appetizer-bites-10-1200x1800.jpg\" alt=\"Goat cheese appetizer on a plate. \" class=\"wp-image-33989\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Fig-and-goat-cheese-appetizer-bites-7-1-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Fig and Goat Cheese Tartlets on a baking sheet. \" class=\"wp-image-34789\"\/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These easy fig and goat cheese tartlets are the perfect way to impress your friends with an appetizer recipe that\u2019s full of flavor. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":33987,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[38,25],"tags":[40,42],"class_list":["post-33979","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-oven-recipes","category-snack-recipes","tag-20-minute-recipe","tag-30-minute-recipe"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33979","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=33979"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33979\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33979"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=33979"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=33979"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}