Warm Fig and Prosciutto Goat Cheese Dip is like a cheese board in dip form. This easy, creamy, sweet and savory recipe can be made in minutes and is a total crowd-pleaser. Perfect for the holidays!
“I made this for a holiday party last night. … I left the room and came back and there was just a little tiny bit of it remaining in the pan. So good! I can’t wait to make it again!”
If you’re ever in need of an easy, 10 minute dip recipe that tastes like a charcuterie board with none of the work — I’ve got you covered with Warm Fig and Prosciutto Goat Cheese Dip!
The combination of sweet and savory flavors in this creamy, cheesy dip are incredibly craveable and perfect for sharing.
Easy Warm Goat Cheese Dip
This goat cheese dip is a riff on my husband’s and my Fig and Prosciutto Rollups. We like the dip version better though because our marriage isn’t put on the line each time we make it together. I say this because we inevitably find ourselves wildly assembling the rollups 5 minutes before leaving for whatever party we’re taking them to in a rather unfriendly manner:
Me: Can you spread goat cheese faster? We’re going to be late. (I HATE being late.)
Him: Can YOU stop eating all the prosciutto? We’ll have nothing left to take to the party!
Stare off ensues.
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Pin ItThat is to say, this warm baked dip is a breeze (and practically a marriage-saver!) ;)
Fold softened goat cheese and cream cheese with chopped prosciutto then spread into a baking dish. Dollop with fig jam then bake for 10 minutes and top with chopped pistachios.
Cheesy, sweet, and savory – so good! Like a cheese plate in dip form.
Not only is Warm Fig and Prosciutto Goat Cheese Dip great to set out for family and friends at home, but it’s best served warm vs piping hot so it travels well. Slap some foil on that baby and become the guest with the best appetizer at the next party or holiday potluck you attend.
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How to Make This Recipe
Start by adding softened goat cheese (chevre) and softened 1/3 less fat cream cheese to the bowl of a food processor then process until smooth.
Recipe Tip
If you don’t have a food processor, use an electric stand mixer or a hand held mixer to whip the goat cheese and cream cheese together until smooth.
Scoop the whipped cheeses into a bowl if you used a food processor then fold in chopped prosciutto. La Quercia is my go-to prosciutto for pairing with cheese and crackers but you can save yourself a few bucks and go with a less expensive brand for this recipe since it’s mixed into the dip.
Scoop the cheese and prosciutto mixture into the bottom of a 9″x7″x2″ baking dish (or any similar sized baking dish – a pie pan works great too) then spread fig jam on top.
Bake the dip for 8-10 minutes then sprinkle chopped pistachios on top and serve with crackers. So easy, right? I hope you love this delicious, sweet and savory dip — enjoy!
More Craveable Dip Recipes
- Crock Pot Reuben Dip
- Dirty Martini Dip
- Roasted Garlic and Prosciutto Cream Cheese Dip with Hot Honey
- Pickle Wrap Dip
- Copycat Trader Joe’s Everything But the Bagel Dip
- Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip
- The BEST Fruit Dip
Ingredients
- 8 oz goat cheese, softened to room temperature
- 4 oz 1/3 less-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 3 — 4 oz prosciutto, chopped
- 1 cup fig jam
- 2 Tablespoons chopped pistachios
- Crackers, for dipping
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Add the softened goat cheese and cream cheese to the bowl of a food processor then process until smooth. Alternatively you can beat the cheeses together in an electric stand mixer, or large glass bowl if using a hand-held mixer. Scoop the creamed cheeses into a mixing bowl then add the chopped prosciutto and fold to combine.
- Spread the mixture into a 9"x7"x2" baking dish (or similar sized dish – a pie pan also works) then spread the fig jam on top. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until warmed through, then sprinkle chopped pistachios on top and serve with crackers. This dip is best warm or even room temperature vs piping hot.
Notes
- Prosciutto packages commonly come in either 3oz or 4oz sizes – either quantity is fine in this recipe.
Nutrition
Nutritional values are estimates only. Please read our full nutrition information disclaimer.
I made this and it was a huge gift but I didn’t think the prosciutto added anything. I have a non-meat eater and will try at Christmas without the prosciutto. I am betting it will be just as popular
It would be more like the traditional cream cheese with jam or jelly appetizer – still really good! :)
I’m desperate to bring this to Thanksgiving but I won’t have an oven bc we’re staying at a hotel. Would it work to microwave? I’m sorry if that’s the most obnoxious question.
That is not obnoxious, and it should work just fine!
Every time I make this for people they adore it. Easy and crowd pleasing. Thank you
What an awesome review, Jeannine! Thank you so much for your feedback and recipe rating!
I have lactose intolerant guests coming…can I make this with just goat cheese and no cream cheese?
Hi Maya! I think this dip would be a bit too tangy without the cream cheese. Kite Hill makes a good vegan cream cheese that might work!
Hi there, raw pistachios or toasted/salted?
Hi Andrea! I use the Wonderful Pistachios brand which are roasted and salted. :)
Can I microwave the dip, instead of baking. Turkey will still be in the oven.
That should work, Patricia! It just needs to be warmed through.
When I made this for the first time, I was going to a neighbor’s happy hour. I generally don’t take things I’ve never made before (I usually have family be my guinea pigs :)) but I needed something easy to put together and could take with me to work as the happy hour was right after work. This dip was a HUGE success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe – always a good sign! I refer them to your website and tell them you have SO MANY great recipes!
I’m so thrilled this was such a huge hit, Mary! Thank you so much for passing the recipe along, too!!
I now make this every time I need an app and everyone loves it!!! Thanks for making me look good!!?
I’m so glad it’s a hit with you and your guests, Kathy! Take allll the credit!!
I made this for a pre-Christmas dinner party and it was a winner. It is very easy to pull together, and tasted amazing. I did all the components in my Thermomix and had it in the fridge before the guests arrived and then just popped it in the oven when needed.
It is, though, expensive to buy all the ingredients (I costed it at around $25AU to make), so it is not a regular dish. But it is certainly worth trying! Delicious!
I’m so glad you loved the dip and found it worth the cost, Naomi! Thank you so much for your feedback and recipe rating!
This was delicious!!! My go to appetizer!
Woo! Thrilled to hear that, Kathy!
Can I substitute fig preserves for fig jam?
Hi Laurie! I can’t say for sure since I’ve only ever used fig jam, but I’m sure it’d be ok!
I’d love to know if I can make any of these parts in advance. Didn’t know if making the cheese mix in advance would make it too salty from the prosciutto?
Hi Amy! You could make the whole thing in advance then let it sit out for 45 mins or so before baking. You’ll just want to make sure the cheese is at room temperature before baking.
Thank you for the reply! I can’t wait to try this. Looks amazing.
This looks amazing!! I have two huge fig trees that produce the sweetest purple figs that I normally eat them off the tree! What a great way to use my figs!! You inspired me to make fig jam which came out beautifully! Now to use that jam tonight with this yummy looking recipe!! I’ll let you know what my friends think!! ?
This has been a huge hit since I tried it three years ago!! So yummy!! Thank you!!
Love to hear that, Nancy! Thank you so much for your feedback and recipe rating!