Fig, Goat Cheese & Pistachio Wreath

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Here is a full, detailed, festive recipe for your beautiful 🎄 Fig, Goat Cheese & Pistachio Holiday Wreath — elegant, delicious, and perfect as a Christmas centerpiece appetizer.

🎄 Fig, Goat Cheese & Pistachio Wreath

✨ Introduction

This stunning holiday wreath is made with creamy goat cheese, sweet dried figs, crunchy pistachios, herbs, and a drizzle of honey. Shaped into a festive wreath and served with crackers or toasted bread, it makes the perfect Christmas party starter.

📝 Ingredients

For the Cheese Base

  • 250g soft goat cheese (chèvre)
  • 100g cream cheese (softened, helps with structure)
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

For the Toppings

  • ½ cup dried figs, finely chopped
  • ⅓ cup pistachios, roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp honey (for drizzling)
  • Optional: 1–2 tbsp pomegranate seeds (adds sparkle + freshness)

To Serve

  • Crackers
  • Toasted baguette slices
  • Breadsticks

⏱ Prep Time

  • 10 minutes (no cooking required)

📍 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Make the Cheese Mixture

  1. In a bowl, combine:
    • goat cheese
    • cream cheese
    • honey
    • salt & pepper
  2. Mix until smooth and creamy.

2. Shape the Wreath

  1. Lay a piece of plastic wrap on your counter.
  2. Spoon the cheese mixture into a log shape.
  3. Bring the ends together to form a ring.
  4. Wrap tightly in the plastic wrap, shaping gently into a neat wreath.
  5. Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to firm up.

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