Delicious dessert with oven roasted figs, topped with labneh, honey, and chopped pistachios, make a perfect appetizer also. Labneh is a soft cheese made from strained yogurt. It is easy to make at home by simply adding a bit of salt and straining the excess whey with the help of a strainer and some cheesecloth or other porous fabric.
Ingredients for this Recipe :
- 8 large ripe figs, cut in half lengthwise
- 1/4 cup pistachios, chopped
- 2 cup whole-fat plain yogurt
- 3 tbsp local honey, divided
- 1/2 tsp salt
- cheesecloth
Alternative to Labneh :
If you don’t have time to prepare the labneh for this recipe, you can substitute goat cheese or even cream cheese for a less tangy alternative.
How to Make Oven Roasted Figs :
Step 1:
To make the labneh, combine yogurt and salt in a small bowl and stir until blended. Line a metal strainer with several layers of cheesecloth and position the strainer over a large, deep bowl.
Step 2:
Transfer the yogurt mixture to the lined strainer and cover. Place in the refrigerator to drain for 1-2 days. (The longer the yogurt is strained, the firmer the labneh will become).
Step 3:
To prepare roasted figs, pre-heat the oven to 350°F and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat® baking sheet. Arrange sliced figs on the baking sheet, cut side up, and drizzle with some honey.
Step 4:
Place baking sheet in preheated oven and roast for 30-35 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for several minutes.
Step 5:
Top each roasted fig with a spoonful of fresh labneh and a sprinkle of chopped pistachios. Drizzle with some local honey and serve immediately. Try this roasted figs recipe and Enjoy!

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Banana Pie recipe – Easy Banana Cream Pie
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Oven Roasted Figs with Honey and Labneh
Oven-roasted figs recipe, healthy and delicious, topped with labneh, honey, and pistachios, can serve as a dessert or an appetizer. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 8 large ripe figs, cut in half lengthwise
- 1/4 cup pistachios, chopped
- 2 cup whole-fat plain yogurt
- 3 tbsp local honey, divided
- 1/2 tsp salt
- cheesecloth
Instructions
To make the labneh, combine yogurt and salt in a small bowl and stir until blended. Line a metal strainer with several layers of cheesecloth and position the strainer over a large, deep bowl.
Transfer the yogurt mixture to the lined strainer and cover. Place in the refrigerator to drain for 1-2 days. (The longer the yogurt is strained, the firmer the labneh will become).
To prepare roasted figs, pre-heat the oven to 350°F and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat® baking sheet. Arrange sliced figs on the baking sheet, cut side up, and drizzle with some honey.
Place baking sheet in preheated oven and roast for 30-35 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for several minutes.
Top each roasted fig with a spoonful of fresh labneh and a sprinkle of chopped pistachios. Drizzle with some local honey and serve immediately. Enjoy!
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