Baked Feta Dip with Fig Preserves and Toasted Pecans Recipe
This delicious Baked Feta Dip features creamy, golden brown feta cheese topped with sweet fig preserves and toasted pecans. Baked to bubbly perfection, it’s a savory and sweet appetizer perfect for entertaining guests. Serve warm with toasted baguette, pita bread, or crackers for a crowd-pleasing snack that combines tangy, nutty, and sweet flavors in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 20 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Feta Cheese and Seasoning
- 14 to 16 ounces block feta cheese
- 3 Tbsp avocado oil
- ½ tsp dried oregano (or dried parsley)
- 1 pinch black pepper
- ½ tsp fresh thyme (optional)
Topping
- ½ cup fig preserves
- ½ cup raw pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the feta dip.
- Toast Pecans: Place the chopped pecans in a small skillet over medium heat on the stovetop, stirring occasionally for 1 to 3 minutes until they become toasted and crunchy. Immediately transfer the toasted pecans to a bowl and mix in the fig preserves to create the topping mixture.
- Prepare Feta: Remove the feta blocks from packaging and place them in a small oven-safe dish, such as a small casserole dish. Drizzle the feta with avocado oil, then sprinkle dried oregano and black pepper evenly over the top for seasoning.
- Bake Feta: Bake the feta in the preheated oven at 400°F for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese turns golden brown. Remove from the oven, reduce the temperature to 350°F, and stir the feta to a creamy consistency.
- Add Topping and Bake Again: Pour the fig and pecan mixture over the creamy feta and bake again at 350°F for 12 to 17 minutes until the topping is hot and the cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the dip from the oven carefully using a trivet or towel. Sprinkle fresh thyme over the hot dip for a fragrant finish. Serve warm with toasted baguette, pita bread, or crackers for dipping.
Notes
- Use a small casserole dish or any oven-safe dish for baking the feta.
- To toast pecans evenly, stir frequently and watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Fresh thyme is optional but adds a lovely herbal aroma and flavor.
- Serve immediately while warm for the best taste and texture.
- Fig preserves can be substituted with other fruit preserves like apricot or raspberry if desired.
