Best 4 Crostini With Gorgonzola And Figs Recipes

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Crostini with Gorgonzola and Figs is a delectable appetizer or light meal that combines the rich, creamy flavor of Gorgonzola cheese with the sweetness of figs, all atop crispy crostini. This dish is a perfect blend of flavors and textures, with the creamy Gorgonzola and sweet figs contrasting with the crunchy crostini. It's an easy-to-make recipe that is sure to impress your guests, and it's also a great way to use up leftover cheese and figs.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CROSTINI WITH GORGONZOLA AND FIGS



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Categories     Cheese     Fruit     Broil     Cocktail Party     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Blue Cheese     Fig     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 1/3-inch-thick baguette slices
1/3 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (about 2 ounces), room temperature
1 tablespoon butter, room temperature
3 large fresh ripe figs, cut into thin wedges
2 teaspoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Arrange baguette slices on baking sheet. Broil until lightly toasted on 1 side.
  • Mash crumbled Gorgonzola and 1 tablespoon butter in small bowl until smooth. Spread Gorgonzola mixture evenly over untoasted side of baguette slices. Top with figs. Drizzle oil over figs. Broil until Gorgonzola mixture bubbles around edges, about 3 minutes. Transfer crostini to platter and serve.

GORGONZOLA CROSTINI



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 (1/3-inch-thick) baguette slices
3 ounces Gorgonzola crumbles, at room temperature
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Honey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Place baguette slices in single layer on baking sheet. Toast in oven until golden, about 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle Gorgonzola on baguette slices. Sprinkle nuts over each. Drizzle each slice lightly with honey.

PROSCIUTTO CROSTINI AND FRESH FIGS WITH GORGONZOLA



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Creamy Gorgonzola tops fresh figs and crostini with prosciutto.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Yield Makes 20 of each hors d'oeuvre

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 baguette
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10 ounces Gorgonzola dolce, room temperature
1/4 pound prosciutto, very thinly sliced and torn into bite-size pieces
Fresh lemon thyme, for garnish
10 fresh figs, halved lengthwise
Fresh tarragon, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Cut baguette into 20 slices (each about 1/4 inch thick); transfer to a baking sheet. Brush tops with oil. Broil until golden, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • When bread is cool enough to handle, spoon 1 teaspoon cheese onto each round. Arrange a piece of prosciutto next to cheese; garnish with lemon thyme.
  • Spoon about 1 teaspoon cheese onto each fig half; garnish with tarragon.

CROSTINI WITH GORGONZOLA, CARAMELIZED ONIONS, AND FIG JAM



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Make and share this Crostini With Gorgonzola, Caramelized Onions, and Fig Jam recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup dried black figs (about 6 ounces)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 cups water
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 dash salt
cooking spray
2 cups vertically sliced yellow onions
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water (optional)
1/2 cup gorgonzola, softened
1 loaf French baguette, toasted and sliced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave

Steps:

  • To prepare jam, remove stems from figs. Place figs and juice in a food processor; process until figs are coarsely chopped.
  • Place fig mixture, 2 cups water, syrup, and dash of salt in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until thick. Cool completely.
  • To prepare onions, heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat.
  • Add onion, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cover and cook 5 minutes. Uncover and cook 20 minutes or until onion is deep golden brown, stirring occasionally.
  • While onion cooks, add 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup at a time, to keep onion from sticking to pan.
  • Spread 1 teaspoon cheese over each baguette slice. Top each slice with about 1 teaspoon onion mixture and 1 teaspoon jam. Sprinkle evenly with thyme leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.8, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 4.2, Sodium 402.8, Carbohydrate 35.2, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 9.2, Protein 5.6

Tips

- Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, ripe figs and creamy, flavorful gorgonzola cheese will make all the difference in the taste of your crostini. - If you can't find fresh figs, you can use dried figs. Just soak them in warm water for 15 minutes before using. - If you don't have any gorgonzola cheese, you can substitute another type of blue cheese, such as Roquefort or Stilton. - To make the crostini ahead of time, toast the bread and assemble the crostini without the cheese and figs. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. When you're ready to serve, top the crostini with the cheese and figs. - You can also make a vegetarian version of this recipe by omitting the prosciutto.

Conclusion

Crostini with gorgonzola and figs is a delicious and easy appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. It's also a great way to use up leftover bread. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sophisticated and flavorful dish that will impress your guests. So next time you're looking for an easy and delicious appetizer, give crostini with gorgonzola and figs a try.

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