Delicious Rosemary Cheese Appetizer With Fig Preserves

Submitted by lorenlou

"Nice, subtle flavors and a lovely presentation. This only makes 1 1/2 cups, so if you're having a larger crowd, you may want to double. From Southern Living. Servings are approximate."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 3 ounces goat cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• fig preserves

directions

1. Spray a 1 1/2 cup mold* with cooking spray, then line with plastic wrap, allowing edges to extend over the sides of the mold.
2. Set aside.
3. *Ifyou don't have a mold, you can use a miniature loaf pan, or simply shape into a log and roll in wax paper to chill.
4. Beat cheeses, rosemary, honey and pepper with an electric mixer until smooth.
5. (Or you can use a food processor).
6. Spoon the mixture into the prepared mold.
7. Cover, and chill at least 2 hrs.
8. To serve, unmold the cheese onto a serving plate and remove plastic wrap.
9. Spoon desired amount of fig preserves over the cheese.
10. You can garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs, if desired.
11. Serve with baaguette slices or crackers.