Directions
Method
- 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.
Recipe Note
What are blue cheese and fig cups?
Blue cheese and fig cups are bite-sized savoury canapés made with crisp pastry filled with creamy blue cheese and sweet figs. This classic fig appetiser combines sweet and savoury flavours for an elegant party starter.
What goes well with fig and blue cheese canapés?
Fig and blue cheese canapés pair beautifully with honey, walnuts, rocket salad, balsamic glaze and cured meats. These simple additions enhance the balance of sweet fruit and tangy cheese in this blue cheese appetiser.
Can I make blue cheese figs ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare blue cheese figs in advance by assembling the pastry cups and filling them shortly before serving. This helps keep the pastry crisp while ensuring the figs remain fresh.
What type of blue cheese works best for blue cheese and fig cups?
Creamy but tangy blue cheeses such as Gorgonzola, Stilton or Danish Blue work well in blue cheese and fig cups. The choice depends on how strong you prefer the flavour in your canapés.
Are blue cheese appetisers served hot or cold?
Blue cheese appetisers like fig and blue cheese can be served either warm or at room temperature. Serving them slightly warm enhances the creaminess of the cheese and the sweetness of the figs.
Can I use dried figs instead of fresh figs in canapés?
Yes, dried figs can be used if fresh figs are not available. Soak them briefly in warm water or honey to soften them before adding to your blue cheese and fig cups.
What wine pairs well with blue cheese and fig canapés?
Sweet or aromatic wines such as Sauternes, Moscato or a light Riesling pair beautifully with blue cheese and fig canapés. These wines balance the saltiness of the cheese and the natural sweetness of the figs.
