Vegan Fig and Cashew Dip

Figs are not one of those things that I normally buy. They are a nice treat that I have every now and again. Dates on the other hand, I eat all the time! But when your father-in-law asks to pick up some dates for you and picks up a gigantic Cosco bag of figs, you start eating more figs! They do look delicious, right?!

I made fig preserves twice, but have you ever had that urge for something creamy? I love creamy dips ... Okay, I love all dips but creamy ones are the best! We were doing a morning brew session (brewing a danky West Coast IPA) with some friends. I always have snacks as we brew, but we were starting at 9 am so my normal salty snacks didn't sound right. I decided to give the fig preserves an overhaul and make more of a dip out of them.

The dip went over as good as the beer! I served them with apples, pepper water crackers and some more dried fruit. It went great with our coffee stout!

Vegan Fig and Cashew Dip

Makes 1 1/2 cups

8 dried figs
6 oz cream cheese
1/2 c cashews
1 t minced ginger
1 T lemon juice
dash of salt

Place figs and cashews into a food processor and mix until they are finely chopped up. Then add remaining ingredients and mix until everything is well incorporated and smooth.

Top with fresh chives ... it's pretty and adds and extra savory flavor to it!

Don't forget to try my fig preserves too!