Thanksgiving Cream Cheese Dip with Fig, Pecans and Hot Honey
A seasonal Thanksgiving cream cheese dip recipe with clear preparation, food-safe doneness cues, and serving guidance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces goat cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup fig preserves
- 1/3 cup chopped toasted pecans
- 1 tablespoon hot honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Crackers, apple slices, and celery, for serving
Instructions
- Mix the base: Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Beat cream cheese, goat cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, and salt until smooth.
- Assemble: Spread the cheese mixture in a small oven-safe baking dish. Spoon fig preserves over the center, leaving a narrow cheese border visible.
- Bake: Bake 12 to 15 minutes until warm and gently bubbling at the edges.
- Finish: Scatter with toasted pecans and thyme, then drizzle lightly with hot honey.
- Serve: Rest 5 minutes and serve warm with sturdy crackers, apple slices, and celery.
Notes
This editorial recipe draft should be kitchen-tested before making performance guarantees.