35+ Favorite Fig Recipes (Sweet & Savory)

Indulge in the luscious sweetness and delicate texture of figs with a collection of mouthwatering fig recipes. Whether enjoyed fresh or incorporated into savory or sweet dishes, figs add a touch of elegance and natural sweetness to these favorite recipes.

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From salads to desserts, figs shine in a variety of dishes, showcasing their unique flavor and enticing aroma.

The BEST Fig Recipes

Grana padano wrapped in prosciutto and topped with fig jam.
These bites of Prosciutto Wrapped Grana Padano with Fig Preserves are the perfect party snack. This easy to make, no-bake finger food comes together in under 10-minutes.
Prosciutto Wrapped Grana Padano with Fig Preserves
Chicken Linguini with Figs & Goat Cheese in a large skillet, ready to serve.
This Chicken Linguine with Figs & Goat Cheese is a delicious 30-minute meal that’s made with dried figs, red wine & smoky bacon. It’s delicious paired with a glass of Merlot or Pinot Noir.
Chicken Linguine with Figs & Goat Cheese
Two fig cocktails in glasses garnished with fresh figs.
This Fig Cocktail is made with vodka and a vanilla bean & fig simple syrup. Combining it with soda water gives a nice fizz and ties this beautiful drink together. 
Fig Cocktail
With a nutty cocoa crust, creamy chocolate filling, and zippy fresh figs, this chocolate fig tart makes a stunning early fall dessert.
Get the RECIPE from Bojon Gourmet
Chocolate Fig Tart
Roasted Squash, Caramelized Fig and Feta Salad is the ultimate fall side dish. It's dressed in a simple cider vinaigrette that’s hinted with warming orange zest and fresh thyme. Delightful!
Get the RECIPE from Half Baked Harvest
Roasted Squash, Caramelized Fig, and Feta Salad
Honey and Fig Pavlova is a beautiful and a show stopping desert that doesn’t require tons of effort but only a little time and patience.
Get the RECIPE from Olive and Mango
Honey and Fig Pavlova
An easy and delicious breakfast, this Almond Milk Fig Chia Pudding is pretty, vegan and with no added sugars. A healthy start to your day!
Get the RECIPE from Vibrant Plate
Fig Chia Pudding
This fig galette recipe combines creamy goat cheese, juicy figs, caramelized shallots, and kicky za’atar all tucked into flaky pastry. Drizzled with golden honey, they make a special savory-sweet appetizer for late summer and early fall. 
Get the RECIPE from Bojon Gourmet
Fig Galettes with Goat Cheese and Honey
Homemade fig granola—aka the unbelievably delicious alchemy that happens when you combine oats, honey, and oil with some handfuls of chopped nuts and dried fruit.
Get the RECIPE from The Modern Proper
Homemade Granola with Figs
Delicious fig jam with black peppercorns and cinnamon to give the jam a warmer flavor and a fall twist. Jars of spiced fig jam make wonderful holiday gifts!
Get the RECIPE from Cooking with Cocktail Rings
Fig Jam
This Roasted Fig Goat Cheese Ice Cream tastes like cheesecake! And it is super smooth. The roasted fig compote streaked through the ice cream is a perfect creamy pairing.
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Roasted Fig Goat Cheese Ice Cream
A sweet and savory combination in this Prosciutto and Fig Pizza that is far better than any pizza delivery.
Get the RECIPE from A Paige of Positivity
Prosciutto and Fig Pizza
This sweet Fig Smoothie features fresh figs alongside pomegranates, greek yogurt and a handful of coconut flakes bursting with flavor.
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Fig Smoothie
Figgy Brioche Buns with Rosemary Icing are buttery and flaky and full of figs in every bite! The rosemary buttercream really adds a beautiful touch to these rolls.
Get the RECIPE from Britney Breaks Bread
Figgy Brioche Buns
These wholesome Fig and Date Energy Balls are a fresh flavor twist on classic date energy balls. They’re an easy, healthy snack recipe and taste positively divine!
Get the RECIPE from Well Plated
Fig and Date Energy Balls
These roasted figs with honey and yoghurt are one of life's simple pleasures. Deliciously sweet figs roasted until soft and jammy served with creamy yoghurt, chopped walnuts and honey. A great breakfast or dessert!
Get the RECIPE from The Last Food Blog
Roasted Figs with Honey and Yogurt
Impress your guests with Delicious Balsamic Fig Glazed Pork served on a bed of creamy polenta. It's such a flavor packed combination that everyone will love!
Get the RECIPE from Half Baked Harvest
Balsamic Fig Glazed Pork
Dark chocolate dipped figs: the easiest seasonal dessert you hadn't thought of (until now!). Finished with a generous sprinkle of flaky salt, these are a crowd-pleasing, healthy(ish) dessert option, especially perfect for a crowd.
Get the RECIPE from Crowded Kitchen
Dark Chocolate Dipped Figs with Flaky Salt
Fig Moscow Mules: the perfectly spiced, refreshing fall vodka cocktail you didn't know you needed! Our version is made with homemade fig-infused vodka, but we've also included a shortcut if you don't have the time to infuse.
Get the RECIPE from Crowded Kitchen
Fig Moscow Mule
Oatmeal Fig Bars- made with whole grain oatmeal and natural sweeteners, these fig bars make for a healthy treat that everyone will love!
Get the RECIPE from Making Thyme For Health
Oatmeal Fig Bars
Sweet, jammy fresh figs meet creamy Cambozola cheese, toasted walnuts, and a touch of honey. These Stuffed Figs are an irresistible early-fall nosh that’s perfect for entertaining.
Get the RECIPE from Striped Spatula
Cambozola Stuffed Figs
Ricotta Cake with Fig Jam and Honey Whipped Cream is a whole new level of cake. The crumb is SO SOFT and SO MOIST. And the flavor is great too.
Get the RECIPE from Beth Cakes
Ricotta Cake with Fig Jam and Honey Whipped Cream
This Balsamic Chicken with Figs is a delicious one pan dish with crispy chicken coated in a rich sauce with roasted figs.
Get the RECIPE from Every Last Bite
Balsamic Chicken and Figs
Fig and Arugula Salad with goat cheese, toasted pecans, and fresh basil tossed in a maple-sweetened balsamic vanilla vinaigrette. Not only is it visually beautiful, but it’s also a very simple salad to make!
Get the RECIPE from Feasting At Home
Fig Arugula Salad with Pecans
Creamy Fig and Honey Mascarpone Tart is a beautiful summer fruit tart with creamy lemon mascarpone filling and sweet sliced figs glazed in honey. This approachable recipe requires a handful of fresh ingredients and can be made in under an hour.
Get the RECIPE from The Heirloom Pantry
Fig and Honey Mascarpone Tart
Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs with Goat Cheese is a sweet and savory fall appetizer bursting with flavor. Each fig is stuffed with creamy goat cheese, wrapped with prosciutto, and topped with rosemary, honey, and flaky finishing salt.
Get the RECIPE form The Heirloom Pantry
Prosciutto Wrapped Figs with Goat Cheese
Chocolate Fig Hazelnut Mini Muffins sweetened with dried figs and smashed banana. Grain-free, gluten-free, oil-free, and perfect for easy bite-sized snacks.
Get the RECIPE from Flora and Vino
Chocolate Fig Hazelnut Mini Muffins
These easy Homemade Fig Newtons have a jammy fig center enveloped by a slightly sweet, soft cookie. Every bite takes us right back to our childhood!
Get the RECIPE from Broma Bakery
Homemade Fig Newtons
Shortbread cookies with the taste of a fig newton, boasting buttery, crisp edges and delicious flavor.
Get the RECIPE from The Vanilla Bean Blog
Fig and Orange Sables
These Honey Balsamic Fig and Burrata Crostini are so simple and delicious. Toasted bread rubbed with garlic is slathered with burrata and topped with fresh figs, honey and balsamic glaze.
Get the RECIPE from Simply Scratch
Honey Balsamic Fig and Burrata Crostini
Fig Olive Rosemary Whole Wheat Focaccia is easy to make, absolutely delicious, wholesome, and the perfect balance of sweet and salty!
Get the RECIPE from Spices In My DNA
Fig Olive Rosemary Whole Wheat Focaccia
Sink your teeth into this deliciously tempting authentic Italian Ricotta Cheesecake Recipe with Fresh Figs and Honey. You will love the amazing Ricotta cheese flavor in this tasty cake that is sure to quickly become a family favorite.
Get the RECIPE from Billy Parisi
Italian Ricotta Cheesecake
The highly nutritious and underestimated Fig Milkshake is just three simple ingredients blended until creamy.
Get the RECIPE from Rachnas Kitchen
Fresh Fig Milkshake
A fresh homemade fig bread just out of oven with an appetizing aroma of cinnamon. What is a better way to start your day on a September morning? No matter when you have it, you will enjoy this easy, healthy and vegan treat with walnuts, figs and bananas. 
Get the RECIPE from Give Recipe
Banana Fig Bread
Figgy Pudding is a delicious, moist steamed Christmas pudding with dried figs, nuts, dried fruit, and warming spices!
Get the RECIPE from Veggie Desserts
Figgy Pudding
These no bake tahini fig bars are chewy, nutty (without any nuts) and loaded with powerhouse ingredients. Make a batch on the weekend and have a delicious, healthy snack all week long. Nut free and dairy-free.
Get the RECIPE from Eating Bird Food
Tahini Fig Bars
These dark chocolate fig truffles have a delicious filling made of dried figs, walnuts and shredded coconut. They're dipped in dark chocolate and topped with a pinch of sea salt.
Get the RECIPE from Bake It Paleo
Dark Chocolate Fig Truffles

Common Questions about Figs

What do figs taste like?

Figs have a sweet, honey-like flavor with subtle notes of berry and a slightly floral aroma. The texture can range from soft and tender to slightly chewy.

Are figs healthy?

Figs are a good source of dietary fiber, potassium, and antioxidants. They also contain vitamins and minerals like vitamin B6, vitamin K, and calcium. However, they are also high in natural sugars, so they should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

How do you eat figs?

Figs can be enjoyed fresh, simply by washing them and biting into their juicy flesh. They are also delicious when added to salads, desserts, or used as a topping for yogurt or oatmeal. Figs can be used in both sweet and savory dishes, offering endless cooking possibilities.

Are figs a seasonal fruit?

Yes, figs have a relatively short growing season, typically in late summer and early fall. However, dried figs are available year-round and can be used in recipes when fresh figs are not available.

How to Store Figs

  • Fresh Figs: Store ripe figs in the refrigerator to help them stay fresh longer. Place them in a paper towel-lined container or perforated plastic bag to allow air circulation. Use within a few days for the best flavor and texture.
  • Dried Figs: Store dried figs in an airtight container at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture. They can last for several months when stored properly.

How to Make Ahead

Many of these recipes can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few days or even in the freezer. Simply check the individual recipes for full storing instructions and details on how to make ahead. 

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35+ BEST Ways to Use Figs

Indulge in the luscious sweetness and delicate texture of figs with a collection of mouthwatering fig recipes. Whether enjoyed fresh or incorporated into savory or sweet dishes, figs add a touch of elegance and natural sweetness to these favorite recipes. Try these bites of Prosciutto Wrapped Grana Padano with Fig Preserves. This easy to make, no-bake finger food comes together in under 10-minutes.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces thinly sliced Prosciutto di Parma (¼ pound)
  • 4 ounces Grana Padano cheese
  • 2 ounces fig preserves

Instructions

  • Cut the Grana Padano into thin slices about 1-inch in diameter. 
  • To each piece, add a small dollop of fig preserves. 
  • Cut each slice of prosciutto in quarters and wrap them around the cheese pieces.Enjoy!
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Nutrition

Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 431mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 227mg | Iron: 1mg
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