An hour before you’re ready to make this topping, set both cheeses on the counter.
Food processor version:
Remove stems from figs. (If using dates, remove the pits.)
Cut figs or dates into quarters, which should amount to 1/3 cup,
Place goat and cream cheese in food processor.
Add figs (or dates) to cheese, and blend on high.
Scrape sides of bowl, and blend again.
It may take several rounds of scraping and blending to get the figs and cheese fully blended.
Hand-stirred version:
Place goat and cream cheese in a medium-sized bowl.
Chop figs into a small dice. (This may take several minutes of chopping.)
Add figs to cheeses, and stir well.
Finishing the recipe:
Prepare your delivery vehicles- make crostini, toast flatbread, grab some crackers.
Spread a hearty teaspoon of spread on cracker.
Optional: Top with nuts, whether plain or seasoned.
Note: You can quickly glaze walnuts, pecans, etc. with honey or maple syrup.
Place 1/2 cup chopped nuts in microwave-safe bowl, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup.
Microwave in 15 second increments, stirring after each, until liquid is absorbed and nuts are not sticky.
