Figs with Prosciutto and Goat Cheese


Fresh Figs are like the perfect summer day - they're here for but a moment and then they are gone.  
So when these little gems appear - Carpe Diem!  Seize the day!



With delicate skin, floral sweetness and luscious texture, fresh figs are worlds away from the Fig Newtons of my youth.  Fresh figs appear from June to early fall. Some people say they taste like a cross between a peach and a strawberry.

Once picked, figs will soften but will no longer sweeten, so look for ripe ones.  They should be plump, tender and heavy for their size and smell like honey at the stem.  Ripe figs are extremely perishable.  Once you buy them, cover and refrigerate in a single layer for up to two days.  Trust me. That's all the time you've got.


After you've found them, here's something simple and delicious you can do with them!
Slice the figs in half lengthwise and press one teaspoon of goat cheese into the indented center.


Wrap a 1 1/2" wide slice of prosciutto around the fig.  No toothpick required.  It sticks to itself.  
If you have walnuts or pecans on hand, place one of those inside.  This would be delicious, too!


Bake at 350 degrees for 10 - 13  minutes, until the prosciutto gets a little crispy and the fig softens a bit.


Enjoy this sweet, tangy savory treat while they're still warm.
Seize the fig!



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Comments

Mindy said…
Oh my GOODness!!! I've got fresh figs in the fridge, but not the other two ingredients. Dang it! Clearly I will be heading to the store tomorrow!
I just posted a grilled fig pizza last night that was soooooo flippin' good.
I'm pinning this one!
September 7, 2011 at 11:20 PM
Candace said…
Gorgeous! I love the fig, goat cheese and prosciutto combination and your presentation is fantastic. I'm pinning this one. Thank you!
September 8, 2011 at 4:30 PM
rebecca @ beurrista said…
These look super enticing. I'm not a huge fig fan, but yours, I would eat. I'm curious, did you get your kids to eat them?
September 8, 2011 at 10:36 PM
Unknown said…
These look delicious!!! I love pairing figs with a creamy blue cheese, and imagine the goat cheese and prosciuttio are stunning combinations! Thanks for linking to Friday Potluck!
September 9, 2011 at 12:30 AM
a joyful noise said…
Thank you for the reminder to look for figs next time I am in the market. I know they are good for you too! These look delicious.
September 9, 2011 at 4:05 AM
Unknown said…
These looks delicious.
September 9, 2011 at 6:56 AM
Ann Kroeker said…
Whoa. Those look good.

Anything with prosciutto makes my mouth water.

So glad you linked to Food on Fridays!

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September 9, 2011 at 9:50 PM
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