Herb Chevre Fig Spread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

boiling water
3/4 cup chopped dried fig (about 14 whole figs)
3 ounces crumbled chevre cheese
1/2 cup light sour cream
3 tablespoons fresh basil, snipped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, snipped
salt, to taste
ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup chopped toasted almond, divided
2 tablespoons milk (optional)
fresh thyme (optional)

Preparation

In a small bowl pour boiling water over figs to cover; let stand 15 minutes. Drain well.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl stir together chevre, sour cream, basil, and thyme. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in drained figs and 1/4 cup almonds. Thin with milk if needed. Cover and chill in refrigerator up to 24 hours.
To serve, transfer spread to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with remaining almonds and fresh thyme (if using).
Serve with toasted baguette slices or crackers.