Name: Port, Prosciutto and Fig Crostini
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 pieces
Ingredients: 1 cup dried figs, stemmed and chopped; 3/4 cup tawny port; 12 slices French baguette, 1/4-inch thick; 6 tablespoons whole milk ricotta; 6 slices prosciutto, halved lengthwise

Port wine and figs are a natural flavor combination and this easy and elegant appetizer makes the most of that classic pairing by adding prosciutto and ricotta for contrast in flavor and texture.

Port, Prosciutto and Fig Crostini

Whip up this simple yet elegant appetizer made with figs simmered in port, prosciutto and creamy ricotta.

Author: Lynne Webb
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 12 pieces
Category: Appetizers

Ingredients

1 cup dried figs, stemmed and chopped
3/4 cup tawny port
12 slices French baguette, 1/4-inch thick
6 tablespoons whole milk ricotta
6 slices prosciutto, halved lengthwise

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325° F. Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and bake just until crisp and lightly toasted, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
Place the figs and port in a small saucepan and bring to a slow simmer over medium-low heat. Simmer until figs have absorbed the port and are tender and plumped, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
Spread 2 teaspoons of ricotta on each crostini, then accordion-fold a half slice of prosciutto on top. Top with a small spoonful of the figs and press down lightly. Arrange on a plate and serve immediately.

Port, Prosciutto and Fig Crostini