Embark on a culinary journey to create a delightful appetizer that combines the sweet and earthy flavors of fresh figs, the tangy creaminess of goat cheese, and the savory smokiness of prosciutto. This exquisite fig, goat cheese, and prosciutto crostini will tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of preparation, you can elevate your next gathering or elevate your taste buds with this heavenly appetizer that captures the essence of a Mediterranean summer.
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MARINATED FIG AND GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Categories appetizer
Time 15m
Yield 8 crostini
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine the goat cheese, olive oil, honey and half of the tarragon, shallots and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a separate bowl, toss the figs with the lemon juice, saba vinegar and remaining tarragon, shallots and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the goat cheese mixture on the crostini, then top with the figs.
FIG, GOAT CHEESE, AND PROSCIUTTO CROSTINI
Get ready to nosh on crispy crostini topped with fresh figs, creamy goat cheese, and prosciutto.
Provided by Bonne Maman
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Slice 12 ½-inch slices of bread from the baguette. Place on a baking sheet, and brush generously with the olive oil. Sprinkle a little salt if desired on each slice.
- Bake for about 10 mins, or until crisp and slightly golden. Remove from oven and cool slightly.
- Spread goat cheese on each crostini. Spread about a tablespoon of Bonne Maman Fig Preserves on top of the goat cheese.
- Fold the slices of prosciutto neatly and place on top of each crostini.
- Lay fresh arugula leaves on top of each crostini to taste.
FIG AND GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI
Categories Cheese Fruit Appetizer Bake Cocktail Party Goat Cheese Dried Fruit Fig Fall Shower Party Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 24 hors d'oeuvres
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Make savory fig jam:
- Cook shallot, thyme sprigs, and bay leaf in butter in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring, until shallot is softened, about 2 minutes. Add dried figs, Port, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Simmer, covered, until figs are soft, about 10 minutes. If there is still liquid in saucepan, remove lid and simmer, stirring, until most of liquid is evaporated, 3 to 4 minutes more. Discard bay leaf and thyme sprigs and transfer jam to a bowl. Cool, then stir in minced thyme and salt and pepper to taste.
- Make toasts while jam cools:
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat to 350°F.
- Halve each baguette slice diagonally, then arrange on a baking sheet and brush tops lightly with oil. Bake until lightly toasted, about 7 minutes. Cool on baking sheet on a rack.
- Assemble crostini:
- Spread each toast with 1 teaspoon fig jam and top with about 1 1/2 teaspoons goat cheese and 2 pieces fresh fig.
FIG JAM AND GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI
Flavors of fall 'sage and figs' pair up with tangy goat cheese for an elegant appetizer that's a perfect pairing for a glass of bubbly. The toasts can be made up to a day ahead and stored at room temperature in an airtight container. The sage can also be prepared a day ahead, loosely wrapped in a paper towel, and stored in an airtight container. Fig jam can be purchased at high-end grocery stores. Quince jam, a.k.a. membrillo, would also be delicious here. Taken from CHOW.com
Provided by alligirl
Categories Cheese
Time 45m
Yield 20 crostini, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 400°F
- Cut the baguette on the bias into about 20 (1/2-inch-thick) slices and place on a baking sheet.
- Using 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, lightly brush each slice. Sprinkle with salt and bake until lightly toasted and crisp, about 8 minutes; let cool.
- Line a plate with paper towels and set aside.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in a small frying pan over medium-low heat. When the oil shimmers, gently place 2 to 3 sage leaves at a time into the hot oil until they darken in color and any bubbling subsides.
- Immediately remove the leaves with tongs or a slotted spoon and transfer to the paper-towel-lined plate.
- Repeat with remaining sage leaves; set aside.
- Gently spread 1 teaspoon of the goat cheese on each crostini, top with a heaping 1/2 teaspoon of the fig jam, and garnish with a fried sage leaf.
Tips:
- To ensure the best flavor, use fresh, ripe figs. Look for figs that are plump and have a deep, rich color.
- If you can't find prosciutto, you can substitute another type of cured meat, such as pancetta or soppressata.
- If you don't have a baguette, you can use another type of bread, such as a ciabatta roll or a sourdough loaf.
- To make the crostini ahead of time, simply assemble them and then store them in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. When you're ready to serve, just pop them in the oven to warm them through.
Conclusion:
Fig, goat cheese, and prosciutto crostini are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They're also a great way to use up leftover figs and prosciutto. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty snack, give these crostini a try.
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