Cream Cheese, Dried Fig, and Walnut Spread

• 6 large dried Calimyrna figs, stems trimmed, quartered (see Note)
• 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.
2. Add the cream cheese and process until combined.
3. Add the walnuts and salt; pulse just to blend.
4. Scrape into a bowl.
5. Add the scallions, if desired.
6. Serve the spread on crisped endive leaves , celery boats, crackers, apple or pear slices, or toast, or use it as a sandwich spread.
7. Variation:
8. 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.

cream cheese, walnuts, kosher salt, scallion tops

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/cream-cheese-dried-fig-and-walnut-spread (may not work)