18 Fig Recipes To Enjoy This Exotic Fruit

Inspired by the classic Italian Cuisines, Prosciutto, and Figs on white pizza combines the saltiness of Prosciutto with the sweetness of the Figs, complemented by a crispy white pizza base. 

Like how a pizza is made, this dish is made by topping a white pizza with cheesy Mozzarella, Prosciutto, and Figs, then baking it until the crust is golden brown. If you are not into Prosciuttos, you may replace them with bacon or any other meat you like or add some cheddar cheese. 

Ingredients needed are pizza dough, mozzarella, prosciutto, figs, salt, peppers, and olive oils. Tip: Drizzle with spicy chili oil or balsamic glaze after baking for extra flavor.

Looking for a refreshing delight? Figs and goat cheese salad might be the one. This light and refreshing salad that balances the taste buds is here to stay. 

This salad is very easy to make and just needs a couple of ingredients. You can prepare it by just tossing mixed greens with sliced figs, crumbled goat cheese, some nuts of your choice, and a drizzle of vinaigrette (citrusy dressing). You may substitute goat cheese with feta vegan cheese or any of your favorite cheeses. 

Ingredients needed are mixed greens, fresh figs, goat cheese, nuts (if you like a crunch to your bite), any dressing.

A staple snack for Americans is peanut butter jelly! Did you know, you can replace the strawberry jam with the Fig jam, resulting in a whole different experience? Made by cooking figs with sugar and lemon juice until it thickens. A perfect sweet spread on your morning toasts!

You can add additional flavors like cinnamon or vanilla and replace sugar with brown sugar, maple syrup, or liquid stevia. You may wish to pair it with some cheese on a piece of bread or use it as a dessert as well.

Ingredients needed are figs, lemon juice, sugar, or maple syrup, and water.

Tarts, a classic dessert. This elegant dessert accommodates fresh figs in buttery pastry dough. The cut figs are topped on the tart shells and blind-baked. The filling consists of fresh cream or almond frangipane. 

The pastry can be made with wheat or any other gluten-free flour. You may also glaze the figs with warm strawberry jam for a shiny finish. You may also fill the tart crust with fig jam (explained previously how to make one), and bake until golden.

Ingredients needed are fresh figs, pastry dough, pastry cream, sugar, or brown sugar.

A spicy Indian twist to a usually sweet fruit, the fresh fig chutney is a tangy-sweet condiment to main dishes.

The main suitors are cheese plates and dry meats. This condiment is made by cooking the figs with vinegar, sugar, and other spices like ginger, cinnamon, etc. until the obtained broth is very thick and chunky.

Even though the article is about recipes for figs, it is in good taste that I mention that dates and plums can be a good replacement for figs.

Ingredients required are Fresh figs (Date/ Plum), Vinegar, Sugar, Spices (Ginger, cinnamon, mustard seeds).

This main course dish is a combination of succulent roasted chicken imbued with rich flavors of port wine and sweet figs. The extremely different nature of the ingredients which complement each other fairly well result in a rich and savory dish.

The dish is prepared by first roasting a whole chicken. Then a sauce is created with port wine, chicken stock, and fresh figs and aromatics.

The figs are added at the end of the cooking session to maintain their shape and are allowed to absorb the flavors of the sauce. The sad part however is that this dish is neither vegetarian nor vegan but the dish is naturally gluten-free.

Going on with the theme of polar opposite ingredients, figs and bacon salad. The salty crunch of bacon combined with the soft sweetness of fresh figs is a perfect choice for a light meal. To top it off, fresh green vegetables and a tangy dressing are included in the salad.

For the preparation, first crisply fried bacon is crumbled and tossed with green vegetables, sliced figs, and cheese (blue cheese or goat cheese). A dressing of a light vinaigrette with a dash of honey or balsamic vinegar can bring all the flavors together. Then mix properly.

Prosciutto can replace bacon, dates or pears can replace figs if figs are not available. This dish is quick to prepare, taking only about 20 minutes. For added crunch, try adding toasted walnuts and peanuts. Also, it works when being a side to a main dish like grilled chicken.

Figs on pizza? Reminds me of pineapples on pizza! This gourmet pizza combines the sweet figs with the cheesy mozzarella and the crunchiness of hazelnuts for a delicious flavor profile.

To make the pizza prepare and stretch out the dough as you would do with any other pizza then top with mozzarella then sliced figs and crushed hazelnuts. Put the pizza to bake until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted. For added depth, the pizza can be drizzled with honey or balsamic glaze.  

Figs can be replaced by pears and hazelnuts can be replaced by walnuts or pine nuts. Ingredients include pizza dough, mozzarella cheese, fresh figs, hazelnuts, olive oil, salt honey, or balsamic glaze.

Fig crumble cake mixes the easiness of a traditional crumble cake with the unique sweet flavor of fresh figs added to it. The moist crumble cake’s topping of crispy buttery crumb is what makes me come back to this dish often.

For preparation, we need a basic cake batter which is poured into a baking pan. Then fresh figs are put on top of the batter. Then the crumbled mixture of flour, butter, sugar, and nuts is sprinkled on top of the figs. Then the cake is baked until golden brown.

The ingredients are flour, sugar, butter, eggs, baking powder, fresh figs, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and nuts. Serve the crumble cake warm with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream to surprise your palette.

This spongy and airy cake has a combination of sweet figs and ginger-infused caramel with creamy custard. It is truly a sophisticated delight.

Chop the sponge cake into cubes and place it layer by layer in a trifle dish with ginger caramel sauce and some sliced figs. After stacking multiple layers chill it in the freezer and top it with some whipping cream and additional figs to garnish.

Ingredients needed are fresh figs, whipping cream, sugar (which can be replaced by brown sugar), ginger, sponge cake, and custard.

The natural sweetness of Figs and buttery almonds is a heavenly combination. This dessert can not be resisted by the toughest. 

On an almondy pastry crust, fresh figs are arranged and baked with a dash of honey before being sent to the oven. Resulting in a perfectly caramelized tart with a top-notch balance of flavor and texture. For a vegan version, honey can be replaced by maple syrup.

Ingredients needed are fresh figs, tart base, honey or maple syrup, and nuts of any kind.

Who doesn't like Cakes? This Figs and Hazelnut cake is a delight and quite healthy if eaten moderately and made gluten-free. This cake has a perfect blend of jammy, sweet, and rich earthy flavors, all bursting at once in your mouth. 

This moist cake can be your best friend on a sunny afternoon snack or late-night cravings. The cake batter is made by mixing dry ingredients like flour (you make use of gluten-free flour), ground hazelnuts, and chopped figs.

In a separate bowl, sugar or brown sugar, eggs, and butter are mixed. Then both the dry and the wet ingredients are mixed in a single bowl, transferred to a baking tin, and baked till it smells heavenly.

Nutty Fig toasts are quick and easy yet protein-packed snacks that are loved by children to adults. It has both a sweet (from the figs) and a cheesy taste (from the cheese of course), and a crunchy texture from nuts, all in one tray.

Toast a slice of bread until golden or brown. Spread a generous amount of cream cheese or a cheese spread or even ricotta, add thinly sliced fresh or dried figs, and finally sprinkle some chopped walnuts or almonds or any kind of nuts you prefer, and voila, a rich Nutty Fig toast is ready to be devoured.

Enjoy it by itself or top it on your favorite dessert, Glazed-figs will win your heart for sure. It is too easy not to try resulting in glossy and caramelized figs.

Serve it as a topping on your ice cream or a cheese platter, it goes with all kinds of tastes and flavors. Slice the Figs into half, drizzle on top with a mixture of honey or maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, or even a splash of liqueur if you are in that mood, and broil or bake until the glaze bubbles and caramelize. 

Ingredients needed are fresh Figs, honey or maple syrup, and balsamic vinegar.

Fig Gelato is an Italian-style creamy dessert that locks the ripe fig flavors on top of a sweet and chilled dessert. This luxurious treat gives a perfect balance of sweetness and the Fig flavor, making it a staple delight during the summer.

Fresh Figs are squished and pureed in a mixture of Gelato (cream, sugar, milk, and sometimes egg yolk), which gets heated gently to form custard which again gets cooled and churned in an ice cream maker until it reaches a smooth consistency.

Drizzle some honey or maple syrup just before the gelato forms its shape which adds a deeper flavor.

This appetizer is a wholesome experience. The saltiness from the Ham, the sweetness from the Jam, the uniqueness from the Figs, and the crunch from the crackers. An amazing and powerful snack with balanced flavors and textures. 

You only need to assemble the food. Take the crackers, spread the jam (of any kind), place the ham and the figs and you are done. Ham can be replaced with ground turkey or Prosciutto, goat cheese can be added, and instead of fresh figs, dehydrated figs can be used.

Ingredients needed are fresh or dried Figs, crackers, jam, or any sort of thinly sliced meat.

The light, fluffy, and loved-by-all desserts, the Fig Sponge Pudding. This comforting dessert is a favorite of all the people who have a sweet tooth. This dessert is a perfect dish for you to enjoy late evenings or on special occasions. 

Caramelize figs with sugar and make a compote, then pour in some pudding batter. Bake it until it is golden and fluffy. And it is done to be demolished.

This mouth-watering sweet and savory dish is a personal favorite. Bread studded with chopped salty Ham and sweet Figs, making it a perfect meal or snack for potlocks or picnics.

Mix flour or gluten-free flour, yeast, and salt, add some diced ham and chopped figs to the dough, and bake until golden brown. It is a delight no one can say no to!

Ingredients needed are flour, yeast, ham, salt, and of course fresh figs. So which recipe are you trying this weekend?