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Olive and Fig Tapenade

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
265 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Snack
Olive and Fig Tapenade
Ingredients
  • 1 cup chopped dried figs
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2/3 cup chopped kalamata olives
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup chopped toasted walnuts
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
Instructions
1
Heat a saucepan over medium heat, combining figs and water within it. As the mixture reaches its boiling point, continue to cook until both the figs and liquid have reached a tender state, with the liquid having significantly decreased in volume.
2
Remove the saucepan from the heat source and stir in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fragrant rosemary, savory thyme, and a touch of heat from the cayenne pepper. Add sliced olives and minced garlic to the mixture, blending it all together seamlessly.
3
Season the sauce with a pinch of salt and pepper to suit your personal taste preferences. Cover the container, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the diverse flavors to harmonize and meld together.
4
Unwrap a cream cheese block, placing it elegantly on a serving platter.
5
Spoon the rich tapenade over the cream cheese, sprinkling it generously with chopped walnuts.
6
Serve this delectable combination with slices of crusty French bread or crunchy crackers, perfect for a satisfying snack or meal.