Blue Cheese and Fig Cups
Drogo
5 - 10
10 minutes
10 minutes
These elegant blue cheese and fig cups are the perfect combination of sweet and savoury flavours, making them an ideal starter, party bite or festive canapé. The classic pairing of blue cheese figs brings together creamy, tangy cheese and naturally sweet, juicy figs for a flavour combination that never fails to impress. Served in crisp pastry cases, these simple yet sophisticated bites look beautiful on the table while requiring minimal preparation.
Perfect as a fig appetiser or easy entertaining dish, these bite-sized treats are finished with a drizzle of truffle oil to add extra depth and richness. If you're looking for a crowd-pleasing blue cheese appetiser, this recipe delivers a delicious balance of textures and flavours. Whether served as elegant canapés, part of a sharing platter or alongside a seasonal salad, the combination of fig and blue cheese creates an effortlessly impressive dish that's perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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10 sheets of brick pastry
200g blue cheese (such as Bleu d'Auvergne or Stilton)
10 figs, sliced
- Salt & pepper
- Truffle oil
Directions
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- Step 1, Preheat the oven to 180°C. Lightly brush each brick pastry sheet with olive oil, fold in half, and place into tartlet moulds.
- Step 2, Divide the blue cheese and fig slices among the pastry cups. Season with pepper and bake for 10 minutes.
- Step 3, Remove from the oven, drizzle with truffle oil, and serve immediately as an appetiser or starter with a side salad.
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