Description
This elegant and simple appetizer features creamy Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese topped with sweet fig jam and crunchy pistachios. Perfect for entertaining, it pairs beautifully with crackers, toasted baguette slices, or fresh vegetables for an effortless, crowd-pleasing starter.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 package Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese (5.2 oz)
- 2–3 tablespoons fig jam
- 2 tablespoons pistachios, roughly chopped
For Serving
- Crackers, sliced baguette, or vegetables
Instructions
- Prepare the cheese base: Place the Boursin cheese wheel on a small serving plate, ensuring it’s centered and accessible for guests.
- Add fig jam topping: Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of fig jam generously over the top of the cheese, spreading it evenly to cover the surface and infuse sweetness.
- Sprinkle with pistachios: Evenly distribute roughly chopped pistachios over the fig jam for a crunchy texture contrast and nutty flavor.
- Serve immediately or chill: Serve right away with crackers, toasted baguette slices, or fresh vegetables. Alternatively, chill the assembled appetizer for up to 4 hours to meld flavors, then let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Allowing the appetizer to come to room temperature before serving enhances the creaminess and flavor of the Boursin cheese.
- Use fresh, high-quality fig jam for the best sweet and fruity flavor contrast.
- Toasting the baguette slices brings out their crunch and adds warmth to the appetizer.
- Chilling is optional but helps the flavors meld, making it an ideal make-ahead appetizer.
- Feel free to substitute pistachios with other nuts like walnuts or almonds for variation.
