Creamy Gorgonzola Cheese and Fig Dip
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Creamy Gorgonzola Cheese and Fig Dip is smooth, sweet, and a little spicy. It is quick and easy to make and will be a hit at any gathering.

I really learned something making this Creamy Gorgonzola Cheese and Fig dip. I must be a slow learner, because I have been cooking for quite a while, and didn’t follow my own advice, “less is more”

When I had the Festive Cranberry Cheese Spread that my sister brought for an early Christmas celebration, I was really inspired to put my own dip flavors together. My grocery store had creamy gorgonzola that looked perfect. I also grabbed some dried Mission figs and a package of their sweet and spicy pecans. Do you create your recipes in the aisles of the grocery store? I’m not the only one that does this, am I?
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As soon as I got home I got to work on my recipe and after everything was put together, I made the decision to spice it up with some sriracha. Bigggg mistake. All of a sudden, it lost the flavors of my cheese. With a couple of choice words, and putting myself in a self-imposed time out, I started over.
The second time around, I got exactly what I wanted. It had an upfront gorgonzola flavor, some sliced green onion for a subtle contrast, fig jam for sweetness, and chopped pecans and minced figs for texture.
I finished this dip with the same sweet and spicy pecans sprinkled across the top. This dip had all of the flavors and textures that make a perfect balance and delicious recipe.
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Reblogged this on elziejackson and commented:
This sound so delicious!!!
Almost sounds like something my grandmother used to make!!!
Yes, I create recipes in the grocery aisle all the time. Those spiced pecans would make any dish sing. Trader Joes is a great place to create unless there’s a million people in the store, than just keep moving so you don’t get trampled. Why are we not neighbors? I would totally come to all of your get togethers.
I know Tracey! I’ve met so great people here that I wish were my neighbors. Coffee would be an amazing get together!
I am all too familiar with the self imposed time out!! ๐
I love this Julie! The flavours just sound phenomenal and I cannnot wait to give this a go! I am pinning this. I love trying new dips!
Thamk you! I am bery pleased with how it came out.
I like the flavor combination that you have created. What all the holiday parties aheadโฆthis will be perfect.
Thank you Karen! If you try it i hope you will let me know what you think.
This sounds really goodโa nice unique new dip recipe! ๐
This looks fantastic. I hope to have an excuse to make it soon.
One more excuse next week! Thanks for stopping by!
love love LOVE figs!
I have an insane passion for gorgonzola… In Montreal is quite hard to find it, but as soon as I’m in Italy I catch up with this lack! Your dip is very yummy…
You could use blue cheese if that is available. When in Italy I love trying so many wonderful dishes. Lucky you!
I do the same thing Julie except I come home with more ingredients than I need. You know, this would be good, or how about this – oh I might as well buy all three! Great looking dip ๐
My pantry cupboard is a mess. Some of the stuff in there i dont remember why I bought it
Trader Joe’s cheese aisle is my Achilles heel. Love the flavors going on in this dip!
I agree and then there are the nuts and dried fruit!
Delicious combination of ingredients, Julie! Happy to hear you eventually found the perfect balance of ingredients. ๐ (I too “create” while shopping… there always seems to be that one ingredient that screams out for innovation!) I need to eliminate one of my Christmas Eve appetizers and make room for this one now. ๐
Or New years? I was just telling Judi of auntiejuju that my pantry is a mess i’ve bought ingredients and have forgotten for what!
Or both!?! ๐
I have a feeling your pantry looks a lot like mine and don’t get me started on the contents of the refrigerator!
Wow this dip sounds delicious Julie. … ฤฃot to try this ASAP. … ๐
Thank you Chitra! Have a wonderful day!
Inlive making different dips as well Julie! This sounds like a delicious deal for sure.
Thank you! It is a quick and easy dip that isn’t a traditional dish.
What a combination of interesting flavours! Can’t wait to try!
Thank you! Please let me know what you think if you get a chance to try it.
Sounds delicuous and easy to make, got to try it now!
Thanks Angie!