Cream Cheese, Dried Fig, and Walnut Spread

From Fig Heaven© 2004 by Marie Simmons

6 large dried Calimyrna figs, stems trimmed, quartered
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green scallion tops, optional

1. Finely chop the figs in a food processor. Add the cream cheese and process until combined. Add the walnuts and salt; pulse just to blend. Scrape into a bowl. Add the scallions, if desired.
2. Serve the spread on crisped endive leaves, celery boats, crackers, apple or pear slices, or toast, or use it as a sandwich spread.

Cream Cheese, Dried Fig, and Walnut Spread with Smoked Salmon: Add 1/4 cup diced smoked salmon (about 2 ounces) to the food processor along with the walnuts and salt.

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