Fig & Honey Cream Cheese : FIG AND FAUNA
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Fig & Honey Cream Cheese

by fig + fauna farm on 07/15/12

It's officially the season of Figs ~ and luckily for us, the chickens are not yet aware of this. Mission, Brown Turkey and Kalamata figs emerge so quickly after these rainy days. I touch each one, feeling for the soft figs just before they fall from the tree. Inside, the taste is a maple syrup-like juice amongst the dainty seeds and tender fruit.

// PHOTOS BY ROSE E MARTIN

FIG & HONEY CREAM CHEESE

You will need:

  • 3-4 fresh Figs, skins removed (alternatively, Fig preserves can be used)
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese
  • Raw Honey, to taste

Blend all ingredients in a processor until smooth. Serve right away ~ enjoy on toast, muffins, bagels or even cake.

 

Comments (22)

1. Benthe said on 7/15/12 - 08:42PM
I love figs, they have such an unique flavour! So lovely.
2. Mint Julep said on 7/16/12 - 01:40AM
This sounds right up my alley, got to try this!
3. Rose D. Frenchtown, NJ said on 7/16/12 - 03:03AM
We have a fig tree on our property. We will have to try this! Thanks!
4. Melissa said on 7/16/12 - 03:22AM
Yum! You always have the prettiest photos. Even chream cheese looks pretty.
5. Mommy Lisa said on 7/16/12 - 06:12AM
Oh - looks good and I usually prefer savory cream cheeses - but I love fig so....
6. Kristina said on 7/16/12 - 08:51AM
What a lovely combination! I look forward to trying this!
7. Eileen @ Ham Pie Sandwiches said on 7/16/12 - 09:12AM
Man, the first ripe figs are almost better than the first tomatoes, aren't they? Love the honey & cream cheese combination. :)
8. dervla @ The Curator said on 7/16/12 - 11:05AM
What a simple and delicious recipe. Definitely trying this out! www.blogcurator.blogspot.com
9. fig + fauna said on 7/16/12 - 11:33AM
thank you everyone ~ Eileen ~ You are so right! The wait is so worth it too!
10. Helene @ http://frenchfoodiebaby.blogspot.com/ said on 7/16/12 - 06:23PM
Such a wonderful combination... Figs coming soon for us, can't wait.
11. Jess @ www.seaandsparrow.com said on 7/16/12 - 07:13PM
This looks delicious! I had fig, prosciutto, basil and mozzarella pizza on the weekend. So good!
12. Ambika said on 7/17/12 - 10:45AM
SO glad i found this blog. just starting to realize how important it is to eat the right foods at the age of 23, (i know i'm pretty behind!) but this blog shows how beautiful the whole process is. i'm in LOVE!! can't wait to become a follower of upcoming posts :) cheers from NYC! <a href=http://www.nickelsarcade.com/>nickels arcade</a>
13. fig + fauna said on 7/17/12 - 12:04PM
Jess ~ That sounds completely divine! I think I'll be making it this week:) Ambika ~ So glad you found us! Thanks for the kind words and we're so glad to have inspired you ;)
14. thecitygourmand said on 7/18/12 - 02:53AM
Plain, simple, delicious.
15. Catherine @ The Spring said on 7/18/12 - 12:23PM
Hello! I've just discovered your blog and couldn't leave without telling you how beautiful and inspiring it is! Although I'm in Australia and not all the same foods are in season, I'm already planning so many beautiful dishes I want to recreate... Cheers from your new follower! Catherine @ The Spring (in Sydney) http://www.thespringblog.com
16. fig + fauna said on 7/19/12 - 04:01PM
Catherine ~ So glad you found us! thanks for the link, we'll be following you too:)
17. Vanessa said on 7/20/12 - 06:24AM
Wow, looks and sounds amazing! I just recently tried figs and I'm in love!
18. Erica @ www.kindsofhoney.wordpress.com said on 7/20/12 - 05:18PM
Oh my goodness, this sounds splendid!
19. jes said on 7/24/12 - 03:50AM
yummo! that could take the edge off of my craving for the fig and ricotta gelato that i had a few weeks ago in castellina!
20. fig + fauna said on 7/24/12 - 04:12PM
Jes~ Get out of town!! That sounds too good to be true! OKAY, Im off to research gelato making!
21. christina said on 8/9/12 - 11:57AM
This sounds amazing and I really want to try it! Is it possible that I can store it though? (In college and trying to stretch every meal!)
22. fig + fauna said on 8/9/12 - 06:12PM
Christina ~ I would use fig preserves and cream cheese if you plan to refrigerate it for a few days - enjoy!


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