Baked Feta and Figs with Honey, Pistachios and Thyme

By Diana Layton · 2026-09-30

Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 rating

Warm, jammy baked figs with creamy feta, honey, pistachios and fresh thyme — the perfect balance of sweet and savoury. Serve warm with crusty sourdough for an easy seasonal starter or sharing dish. Tastes Even better served with a crispy cheese toastie for dipping!

Ingredients

• 200g block feta
• 6 fresh figs, quartered
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 30g pistachios, roughly chopped
• Freshly cracked black pepper

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Place the feta in the centre of a small baking dish and arrange the figs around it, cut-side up.
3. Drizzle everything with the olive oil and honey. Scatter over the chopped pistachios and thyme leaves.
4. Bake for 20 minutes, until the figs are soft and jammy and the feta is hot and beginning to turn golden around the edges.
5. For a little more colour, place under the grill for 2–3 minutes at the end.
6. Serve warm with toasted sourdough or a green salad. 🤍