Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs Stuffed with Blue Cheese |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Crisp prosciutto and tart cheese pair well with the juicy, sweet grilled figs to make a memorable appetizer recipe. If you prefer savory after-dinner treats, try this unique dish for tonight's dessert recipe. Ingredients:
12 large fresh black mission figs, trimmed |
2 ounces blue cheese, cut into 12 cubes |
2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into 12 strips |
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar |
2 tablespoons honey |
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
dash of salt |
cooking spray |
Directions:
1. Cut each fig in half vertically, cutting to, but not through, base of fig. Spread slightly apart. Place 1 cube of cheese inside each fig; gently close to seal. Wrap one prosciutto strip around each fig.
2. Preheat grill.
3. Combine vinegar and next 3 ingredients (through salt) in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until thick, about 10 minutes. Cool.
4. Place figs on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until prosciutto is crisp. Drizzle each fig with balsamic syrup.
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