Cottage Cheese Fig Truffles

Appetizer

Makes 12 pieces

Prep time: 10 minutes.

Ingredients: 

• 12 fresh, ripe figs, any variety
• 1/2 cup Good Culture Cottage Cheese
• 1 tablespoon raw honey or hot honey
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
• Freshly cracked pepper, to taste

Instructions:

• Use a paring knife to make a 1-2” cut down the side of each fig.
• Press 2 teaspoons of cottage cheese into the cut side of each fig.
• Arrange the figs onto a serving plate.
• Garnish with fresh thyme leaves, and drizzle with honey.
• Sprinkle with a dusting of freshly cracked pepper, if desired.