Prosciutto and Cheese Wrapped Figs
Looking for a great summer appetizer or snack? Or is it just too hot to think about cooking or even eating much? Fresh figs and Burrata cheese wrapped in prosciutto is a delicious summery snack, starter or even a light meal with some bread and a good wine. If you can’t find Burrata any fresh mozzarella will work or any other soft, mild cheese you like. Fresh figs come in green or purple and are delicious: chewy, juicy, seedy (if that’s a word). If you have never tried one, just pop the whole thing in your mouth and chew. Here, paired with a soft creamy cheese, wrapped in paper thin slices of salty prosciutto and spiked with some fresh cracked black pepper their sweetness is tempered just enough to really bring out all the flavors.
I cut the Burrata and wrapped it up with the figs while it was still cold so keep it from smashing rather than slicing. Fresh figs don’t stay firm long, so buy them the day you are planning to make these (or maybe the day before).
Posted in Easy, Snacks/Appetizers
July 10th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
Oh my! Figs are heaven to me! I am patiently watching my little fig tree grow and grow, but I won’t see figs this season.
Figs with cheese AND prosciutto – I’m drooling.
July 10th, 2009 at 4:39 pm
What a tasteful combination! Amazing pic!
July 10th, 2009 at 5:10 pm
It looks like little Italian Sushi!
July 10th, 2009 at 5:32 pm
Oh, these look so good! I grew up with a fig tree in the back yard and really miss them.
July 10th, 2009 at 6:40 pm
I love figs with prosciutto and goat cheese. Drizzle with a little honey. Heaven.
July 10th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
I was just planning on doing figs with prosciutto and manchego. Now I’m a copy cat. Boo.
July 16th, 2009 at 5:39 am
I love these! Have done them with dried figs and (I think) goat’s cheese. But any excuse for mozzarella will do for me….
July 18th, 2009 at 10:19 pm
What a terrific photo!
September 8th, 2009 at 2:52 am
Love your site! I have a new food & wine magazine and I’m always looking for recipes. The magazine is called Basil – http://www.basilmagazine.com. Wondering if you would be interested in posting a few recipes each month? If so, please send me an email to: v.williams@basilmagazine.com.
All the best!
Viktoria 🙂
September 13th, 2009 at 6:53 pm
When and where can you find fresh figs?
Figs are in season right now in parts of the US and farmer’s markets and high-end grocery stores in those areas should have them. Check this map to see when different fruits and vegetables are in season in your area. -Katie