I had some figs that came from my father in law's fig tree and I learned how to make this recipe a few years ago when I took some classes at Le Cordon Bleu academy. It's a special recipe because fresh figs are only available for a few weeks around here. I hope you can find some at your local farmer's market and that you'll give this recipe a try. It's one of my favorite appetizers of all time.
Ingredients:
1 pkg (about a dozen figs)
5-6 slices of thin prosciutto
1 wedge of Gorgonzola (or other blue cheese if preferred)
balsamic glaze (reduced balsamic vinegar)
Directions:
Rinse and dry figs, then slice them in half. Using kitchen shears cut the prosciutto in half the long way. Cut a small piece of the blue cheese and place on the inside part of the fig, then wrap with a thin piece of the prosciutto. Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 10 minutes or until the cheese just begins to melt. Allow to cool and transfer to a serving platter and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
