Dried Figs with Chevre and Hazelnuts | Food and Drink

Dried Figs with Chevre and Hazelnuts is the perfect appetizer to kick-off your holiday gathering. The savory flavors of these crowd-pleasing starters pair well with the light vanilla and oak notes in Mirassou’s California Pinot Noir, the best selling Pinto Noir in America.

Prep time: 15 minutes.

• 24 dried figs
• 1 small log fresh goat cheese (about 5 ounces) at room temperature
• 3/4 cup toasted hazelnuts, finely chopped

Cut the stem off each fig and discard. Starting at the stem end, make a cut half-way through the fig from end to end. Using a small spoon, place about one teaspoon of goat cheese in the opening. Roll the exposed cheese in the chopped hazelnuts to top it, and place the figs on a serving plate. Cover and refrigerate until one half hour before serving.

Serves 12.

Pairing Suggestion: Pairs with Mirassou California Pinot Noir

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