Crostini Prosciutto Fig (Print Version)

Crispy toasted bread topped with savory prosciutto and fresh, juicy figs for a delightful bite.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides lightly with olive oil.
02 - Toast in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through cooking, until golden and crisp. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
03 - Spread a thin layer of goat cheese or ricotta on each crostini if using.
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 -
  • They taste like you spent hours in the kitchen when you really spent twenty minutes, which is the best kind of cooking magic.
  • The contrast between crispy bread, salty prosciutto, and sweet figs creates a flavor moment that lingers pleasantly after each bite.
02 -
  • Toast the bread ahead if you want, but assemble the toppings as close to serving as possible—otherwise the prosciutto releases moisture and makes everything soggy.
  • Room-temperature or slightly warm bread actually works better than cold; it helps flavors meld and the texture feels more welcoming.
03 -
  • Buy your prosciutto from a deli counter and ask them to slice it just before you leave—the difference between counter-fresh and pre-packaged is noticeable and worth the small extra effort.
  • If your figs are firm, let them sit at room temperature for an hour before serving; they'll develop more juice and sweetness this way.
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