Stuffed Fig Bites with Whipped Ricotta and Pistachios are a simple and easy appetizer combining seasonal fresh figs and creamy whipped ricotta. Drizzled with balsamic glaze and honey, these simple fig ricotta bites make an impressive appetizer, perfect for fall gatherings.
One of the reasons I love fall is there are fresh figs on the market. They’re only available at limited times, around early summer and early fall. Fresh and ripe figs are amazing snacks on their own but they also make an elegant appetizer to impress.
So serve yourself a glass of wine, and enjoy these stuffed figs with your family and friends!
If you’re looking for other appetizer ideas, also try Roasted Beets with Whipped Feta!
This recipe can be made vegan and dairy-free with some substitutions.
Ingredients
- Ricotta – both regular and vegan ricotta cheese work in this recipe. If you like a bolder flavor, use feta or goat cheese instead.
- Fresh Figs – fresh figs are delicious gems in the fall season. Use what is available at your local market, green or purple figs. Pick up ripe, juicy ones.
- Pistachios – crunchy textures complement this creamy and juicy appetizer.
- Balsamic Glaze – adds extra sweetness and acidity to this dish.
- Honey – use date syrup if you want to make this recipe vegan.
- Lemon Zest – freshly grated lemon zest adds a refreshing flavor to the dish.
- Oregano – optional.
Instructions
Making this fall/winter appetizer is so easy! Let’s start with preparing fresh figs.
Cut the figs into quarters but not all the way so that all the quadrants are connected on the bottom. Use your fingers to open the cuts gently. Arrange them on a serving plate.
Next, prepare the whipped ricotta. In a food processor, add ricotta and blend until fluffy. Pipe whipped ricotta in the crevasse of each fig.
Drizzle balsamic glaze and honey on top of the stuffed figs. Sprinkle pistachios to add crunch. Grate lemon zest over them. Arrange fresh oregano(optional).
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Simple Stuffed Fig Bites with Whipped Ricotta and Pistachios
Ingredients
- 4 oz ricotta use dairy-free ricotta to make this dish vegan and dairy-free.
- 6-7 figs
- 1 Tablespoon pistachios chopped
- Drizzle balsamic glaze
- Drizzle honey use date syrup if you want to make this recipe vegan.
- ½ lemon zested
- Fresh oregano
Instructions
- Cut figs into quarters but not all the way so that all the quadrants are connected on the bottom. Arrange them on a serving plate.
- In a food processor, add ricotta and blend until fluffy. Pipe whipped ricotta in the crevasse of each fig.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze and honey. Sprinkle pistachios. Grate lemon zest over. Arrange fresh oregano.
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