Fig and Walnut Tapenade with Goat Cheese

Ingredients

• 2 5.5-ounce logs soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet)
• 1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• ¹/₃ cup water
• 1 cup dried Calimyrna figs
• 1 tablespoon capers
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• + 5 more ingredients
• • ¹/₃ cup pitted Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives
  • Assorted breads and/or crackers
  • Fresh thyme sprigs
  • ¼ cup walnut halves
  • ½ cup walnuts

Combine chopped figs and 1/3 cup water in heavy medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until liquid evaporates and figs are soft, about 7 minutes. Transfer to medium bowl. Mix in olives, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, capers, and chopped thyme. Season tapenade to taste with salt and pepper. (C...

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