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Fig Crostini with Prosciutto and Pecorino Cream
These fig crostini are so easy to put together and make such a delicious appetizer or antipasto. Chargrilled ciabatta topped with Pecorino cream, Prosciutto crudo and jammy, sweet figs. Drizzle with some good olive oil and black pepper, delicious!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 crostini
Calories: 146 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 8 slices ciabatta or crusty bread
- 2-4 fresh ripe figs
- 8 slices prosciutto
- 1 cup (100g/3.5oz) Pecorino Romano, finely grated
- ¼ cup (60ml) warm water
- freshly ground black pepper
- extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Heat a griddle pan on a high heat. Drizzle the ciabatta bread with olive oil on both sides and char-grill it on both sides until crispy and toasted. Set aside.
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To make the Pecorino Cream
- Finely grate the pecorino and add it to a small container or jug. Add the warm water and blitz with an immersion blender until smooth and creamy. Add a pinch of freshly ground black pepper and stir in.
- Spread the Pecorino cream on the slices of bread and top with a slice of Prosciutto followed by a few slices of fig.
- Sprinkle over more black pepper and drizzle with a small amount of olive oil, serve.
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Notes
- Blending the cream - I find it easier to blend the Pecorino cream in a narrow container or a jug. It's not as easy in a larger, regular-sized blender.
- Prepare in advance - the Pecorino cream can be made 2-3 days in advance and stored in the fridge. You can also toast the bread a few hours before assembling.
- Blending the cream - I find it easier to blend the Pecorino cream in a narrow container or a jug. It's not as easy in a larger, regular-sized blender.
- Prepare in advance - the Pecorino cream can be made 2-3 days in advance and stored in the fridge. You can also toast the bread a few hours before assembling.
Nutrition Information
Calories
146kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
341mg
(14%)
Potassium
27mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
55IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.01mg
(0%)
Calcium
134mg
(13%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8crostini
Amount Per Serving
Calories 146
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 146kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 341mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 27mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 55IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 134mg | 13% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.