Indulge in this irresistible baked feta with sweet figs and aromatic thyme, drizzled with golden honey and extra virgin olive oil. Figs are packed with fibre and essential minerals, making this dish not only delicious but also a wholesome treat. Served with crispy sourdough, it's a perfect blend of creamy, sweet, and savoury!
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Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan/Gas Mark 6). Wash and quarter the figs.
Place the block of feta cheese in the centre of a small baking dish. Arrange the quartered figs around the feta. Sprinkle the fresh thyme leaves over the feta and figs.
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil over the feta and figs, followed by a generous drizzle of honey.
Place the sourdough slices on a separate baking tray. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil over the sourdough slices.
Place both the baking dish with feta and figs and the baking tray with sourdough into the preheated oven. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the feta is soft and lightly golden, and the figs are tender. The sourdough should be toasted and crispy.
Carefully remove the baking dish and sourdough from the oven. Spoon the warm, creamy feta and soft figs onto the toasted sourdough slices. If desired, add an extra drizzle of olive oil and honey before serving.
For an extra layer of flavour, sprinkle a pinch of red chilli flakes over the figs before baking for a subtle kick.
If fresh figs are not in season, you can use dried figs (rehydrated in warm water for 15 minutes) or even roasted grapes for a similar sweet and savoury profile.
Serve this dish as an appetizer with crusty bread or as a light lunch with a side salad.