When you want to prepare something fancy but simple at the same time, this appetizer "duo concept" is a great choice. All you need is one common base, a few extras and you can serve two options: for eating together or as elegant canapés. Whether you're planning a night out with friends or want something special with a glass of wine, this is a quickie with the look of upscale catering.
Ready in 15 minutes
Portions 4-6
Difficulty simple
Common base: whipped feta
Raw materials:
- 1 package of feta
- 200 g cream cheese or cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- a pinch of salt and pepper
- figs (fresh or dried)
- fig spread / jam
- microgreens or thyme
- nuts to taste (walnuts/almonds/pistachios)
Option 1: Common dip to share
- whipped feta in a bowl
- top with a spoonful of fig spread
- pieces of figs
- nuts or seeds
- a couple of microbridges
Serve with pastries, baguettes, crackers or chopped vegetables.
Bold flavor, subtly sweet contrast and effortlessly beautiful presentation.
Variant 2: Autumn canapés
- crispy base: toasted baguettes, crackers or a slice of roasted pumpkin
- whipped feta as a creamy base
- spoonful of fig spread
- fig on top
- garnish with thyme or microgreens
Tip for crunchiness:
Replace the nuts with a piece of Parma ham browned golden in a hot air fryer.
The contrast of crispy + salty + sweet will please everyone on the plate.
What you need to buy
- feta
- cream cheese or cottage cheese
- figs (fresh or dried)
- fig spread
- pastries / crackers / baguettes
- nuts or Parma ham
- olive oil
- pepper, salt, herbs for garnish
Fast, fancy and seasonal
This double recipe is ideal for autumn and winter, when figs beautifully complement the saltiness of the cheese.
It takes a few minutes to prepare and the result looks like a tapas bar.
If you try it, let me know which variant won for you. I personally recommend doing both. 💛
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