Fig Prosciutto Gorgonzola Crostini

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Fig Prosciutto Gorgonzola Crostini

Rustic Fig Prosciutto Gorgonzola Crostini are quick and simple to prepare and taste superb. The classic combination of flavours is a winner and these treats make a great appetiser or party nibble.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: snack/ appetiser

Cuisine: Italian

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: Crostini

Calories: 103kcal

Author: Jane Coupland

Ingredients

For the quick fig jam (see notes)

2 Ripe figs
2 tablespoon Honey
2 tablespoon Water

For the crostini

16 Freshly cut slices white baguette bread
8 Thin slices Prosciutto ham
200 g/ 7 oz Gorgonzola cheese
16 Cocktail picks

Instructions

Make the fig jam (see notes)

Slices each fig into 8 wedges and then cut each wedge in half
Put the honey and water into a small saucepan, add the fig and heat until the mixture begins to boil
Allow to boil, stirring frequently until the liquid has mostly evapourated and you are left with a thick jammy consistency. This should take around 3 minutes
Transfer to a small bowl and let cool while you prepare the crostini

Assemble the crostini

Cut each slice of ham down the middle (lengthways), roll up each length and thread onto a cocktail pick
Divide the gorgonzola between the bread slices and spread with a blunt knife
Top with a roll of ham, pushing the cocktail pick through the centre of the crostini
Grind a little black pepper onto the top of the crostini
Serve immediately

Notes

1. If you don't want to make the jam chop each fig into 8 slices and lay a slice on top of the gorgonzola, then drizzle with a small amount of honey. Top with the prosciutto roll and serve immediately.

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