Curry and Fig Spread

This Curry and Fig Spread is savoury and delicious on crackers or apple slices.

I needed a spread in a hurry one day so I started scouting my pantry for ideas and ingredients.

This turned out really well. It is great with crackers or toasted pita points or flat bread.

I think it would also be good to dip carrot sticks or apple slices in too!

Chef’s Tips for Curry and Fig Spread

• You can use a smooth spreadable cheddar, which is probably easiest. I was working with what I had on hand so I used old cheddar in brick format. It took a bit of extra blending to get the consistency completely smooth but it is certainly doable.
• I used Dillons Vermouth which has a bit of an orange taste to the profile. You could use any vermouth or sherry. If you want to avoid the alcohol use some orange juice.
• The dip will firm up after blending when it is chilled.
• Give it about 4 hours of fridge time to let the flavours meld.
• You can make this a day or 2 ahead and leftovers keep well for a day or 2 as well.

Wine Pairing for Curry and Fig Spread

The curry and fig flavours are both fairly assertive and rich. An full-bodied oaked Chardonnay orother full bodied white like a Fumè Blanc or old vine Chenin Blanc would all work .

On the Red side a full bodied, not too tannic would go well. Think Merlot, GSM blend or fruity Shiraz.

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Course

Appetizer

Prep Time

10 minutes

Passive Time

4 hours

Servings

cups MetricUS Imperial

Ingredients

• 8 oz cream cheese slightly softened
• 4 oz old cheddar preferably spreadable
• 1 Tbsp curry powder
• 2 Tbsps vermouth (can substitute sherry or orange juice)
• 1/2 + 3 Tbsps cup fig jam divided 1/2 cup + 3 Tbsps

Course Appetizer Prep Time 10 minutes Passive Time 4 hours Servings cups MetricUS Imperial Ingredients 8 oz cream cheese slightly softened 4 oz old cheddar preferably spreadable 1 Tbsp curry powder 2 Tbsps vermouth (can substitute sherry or orange juice) 1/2 + 3 Tbsps cup fig jam divided 1/2 cup + 3 Tbsps

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Instructions

1. Combine cheeses, curry powder, liquid and 1/2 cup fig jam in blender and blend until smooth.
2. Transfer to a serving dish and top with 3 Tbsps fig jam. Serve with crackers.

Recipe Notes

Per Tablespoon

Nutrition Facts

Curry and Fig Spread

Amount Per Serving

Calories 58 Calories from Fat 34

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3.75g 6%

Saturated Fat 2.43g 12%

Polyunsaturated Fat .12g

Monounsaturated Fat .11g

Cholesterol 11.6mg 4%

Sodium 51mg 2%

Potassium 12.3mg 0%

Total Carbohydrates 4.6g 2%

Protein 1.43g 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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