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.