Medium French Appetizer Bread Snack

Fig and Olive Tapenade

Name: Fig and Olive Tapenade
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped dried figs; 0.5 cups water; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 0.67 cups chopped kalamata olives; 2 cloves garlic , minced; salt and pepper to taste; 0.33 cups chopped toasted walnuts; 1 package cream cheese , 8 ounce

Total Time

1h 15m

25m prep · 50m cook

Servings

4 people

Rating

—

Difficulty

Medium

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This is an easy gourmet appetizer. I've brought this to several parties and it is always a hit! I often add some chopped green olives to the olive mixture and a little more balsamic. Goat cheese may also be used in place of the cream cheese. Serve with slices of French bread or crackers.

Ingredients

1 cup chopped dried figs
0.5 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper
0.67 cups chopped kalamata olives
2 cloves garlic , minced
salt and pepper to taste
0.33 cups chopped toasted walnuts
1 package cream cheese , 8 ounce

Instructions

1

Combine figs and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, and liquid has reduced. Remove from heat, and stir in the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, rosemary, thyme, and cayenne. Add olives and garlic, and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover, and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to blend.
2

Unwrap cream cheese block, and place on a serving platter. Spoon tapenade over cheese, and sprinkle with walnuts. Serve with slices of French bread or crackers.