Description
Fig and Prosciutto Crostini are a delightful appetizer showcasing sweet figs, savory prosciutto, and creamy Gorgonzola on toasted bread. Perfect for entertaining or as a quick snack, this recipe combines simple ingredients for a mouthwatering treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons pistachios, toasted
- 1 small baguette, cut into 1/2" slices
- 6 slices prosciutto, cut in half lengthwise
- 6 large figs, cut into slices
- 4 ounces Gorgonzola cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Roughly chop the pistachios and toast them in a sauté pan over medium heat until fragrant and lightly golden brown. Set aside to cool.
- Arrange the baguette slices on a small baking sheet and toast them in the preheated oven for 6-7 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
- On each toasted crostini, layer a half slice of prosciutto, 3-4 slices of fig, and about 1/2 tablespoon of Gorgonzola cheese. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with toasted pistachios.
Notes
For a sweeter crostini, drizzle more honey on top.
Feel free to substitute Gorgonzola with goat cheese for a different flavor.
Storage: Best enjoyed fresh, but can be assembled a few hours in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg