Crostini Prosciutto Fig (Printer View)

Toasted bread with prosciutto, figs, and optional goat cheese, finished with herbs and honey.

# Components:

→ Bread

01 - 8 slices baguette or rustic Italian bread
02 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

→ Toppings

03 - 8 thin slices prosciutto
04 - 4 fresh figs, sliced
05 - 2 ounces soft goat cheese or ricotta (optional)
06 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
07 - Fresh thyme leaves or arugula for garnish (optional)
08 - 1 to 2 teaspoons honey for drizzling (optional)

# Method steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange bread slices on baking sheet and brush both sides lightly with olive oil.
02 - Toast in oven for 8 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crisp. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
03 - Spread thin layer of goat cheese or ricotta on each crostini if desired.
04 - Top each crostini with one slice of prosciutto and several slices of fresh fig.
05 - Season with freshly ground black pepper and garnish with fresh thyme leaves or arugula.
06 - Drizzle lightly with honey if desired for added sweetness. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes barely twenty minutes from start to table, making it perfect for unexpected guests or when you want to feel fancy without the stress.
  • The contrast between crispy bread, salty prosciutto, and honeyed figs creates a flavor combination that keeps people reaching for just one more.
02 -
  • Uneven toasting happens when bread slices vary in thickness; I learned to arrange them by size so they brown uniformly, which prevents burnt edges and underdone centers.
  • If your figs are slightly underripe, a tiny brush of honey mixed with a drop of balsamic brings out their sweetness in a way that plain honey alone can't.
03 -
  • If you want extra texture and richness, scatter toasted walnuts or pistachios between the prosciutto and figs—they add a subtle crunch that keeps people interested.
  • Keep the honey bottle nearby when serving; let guests drizzle their own so you avoid the common mistake of making them too sweet.
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