Roasted Figs With Smoked Gorgonzola

Roasted Figs With Smoked Gorgonzola

Ingredients

6 servings
6 fresh figs
6 slices prosciutto
butter
Castello® Smoked gorgonzola Cheese, broken into pieces
whipped cream coarsely ground black pepper finely chopped parsley for garnish if desired

Preparation

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 400ºF (200ºC).

Cut a ¼” “t’ on top of each fig.

Fold prosciutto slices in halves lengthwise.

Carefully wrap around the middle of each fig and secure with a toothpick.

In a small saucepan over medium low heat add butter, Gorgonzola Cheese and cream.

Stir and cook until cheese is melted – approximately 5 minutes.

Place the figs in an oven proof dish; pour Gorgonzola sauce on top; cover with aluminum foil and bake for 5 minutes.

After 5 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an addition 3 minutes.

Carefully place figs on each servings plate or platter.

Remove toothpicks, drizzle with remaining sauce and sprinkle with black pepper and parsley if desired for garnish.

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