Boursin and Fig Dip
A quick and delightful dip combining creamy Boursin cheese, sweet fig jam, crunchy pecans, and crispy turkey bacon, perfect for parties or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 blocks Boursin Cheese (caramelized onion and herb flavor) No need to add salt; it’s already seasoned.
- 1/2 cup fig jam Smooth or chunky both work.
- 1/4–1/3 cup turkey bacon, cooked crispy and chopped small Use thick-cut if you want big bites.
- 1/4–1/3 cup pecans, toasted and chopped small Walnuts or almonds are fine substitutes.
Instructions
Pan-fry the turkey bacon
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add turkey bacon strips in a single layer.
- Cook until evenly crisp, flipping as needed, about 6–10 minutes depending on thickness.
- Transfer to paper towels to drain and cool, then chop into small pieces.
Toast the pecans
- In the same skillet over medium-low, add pecans and toast, stirring, until fragrant and slightly darker, about 3–5 minutes.
- Watch closely — nuts burn fast. Remove to a plate to cool, then chop.
Assemble
- Place both blocks of Boursin on a shallow serving bowl or cheese platter.
- Spoon fig jam evenly over the top, leaving some Boursin peeking around the edges.
- Scatter chopped turkey bacon and toasted pecans across the jam.
- Serve immediately with crackers, crostini, sliced apples, celery.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute crispy fried shallots or smoked tempeh bits for turkey bacon. If you’re nut-free, use pumpkin seeds (pepitas) toasted for crunch. Best served with a mix of textures; includes options for charcuterie boards and broth pairings.