Ingredients:
- 8 oz (225g) soft goat cheese, room temperature
- 2 tbsp (30g) plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp (5ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 pinch (1g) sea salt
- 1/3 cup (80g) low-sugar fig jam
- 1 tbsp (15ml) warm water
- 1 tsp (5ml) balsamic glaze
- 2 tbsp (30g) chopped pecans, toasted
- 1 tsp (1g) fresh thyme leaves
Instructions:
- Place the softened goat cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and salt into a bowl.
- Use a hand mixer on medium-high speed for 2–3 minutes until the mixture is completely smooth and velvety.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sugar fig jam and warm water until glossy and pourable.
- Stir the balsamic glaze into the fig jam mixture to add depth.
- Spoon the whipped goat cheese into a serving dish, using the back of a spoon to create a swirling well in the center.
- Pour the tempered fig jam into the swirls of the cheese.
- Sprinkle the toasted pecans and fresh thyme over the top for garnish.