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WALNUT & FIG GOAT CHEESE LOG

This simple yet sophisticated spread is so easy to put together. The honey is optional, but the touch of sweetness complements the tang of the goat cheese.

—Ana-Marie Correll, Hollister, CA

Prep: 10 min. + chilling Makes: 11/3 cups

2 logs (4 oz. each) fresh goat cheese

8 dried figs, finely chopped

1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted, divided

3/4 tsp. pepper

1 Tbsp. honey, optional

Assorted crackers

In a small bowl, crumble cheese. Stir in figs, 1/4 cup of the walnuts, pepper and, if desired, honey. Shape the mixture into a log about 6 in. long. Roll in the remaining walnuts. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Serve with crackers.

2 Tbsp.: 93 cal., 7g fat (2g sat. fat), 15mg chol., 92mg sod., 6g carb. (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g pro.