Cream Cheese, Dried Fig, and Walnut Spread Recipe

Cream Cheese, Dried Fig, and Walnut Spread Recipe

  • 6 large dried Calimyrna figs, stems trimmed, quartered (see Note)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green scallion tops, optional
  1. Finely chop the figs in a food processor. Add the cream cheese and process until combined. Add the walnuts and salt; pulse just to blend. Scrape into a bowl. Add the scallions, if desired.
  2. Serve the spread on crisped endive leaves , celery boats, crackers, apple or pear slices, or toast, or use it as a sandwich spread. Variation:
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