Prosciutto & Fig Bruschetta
Ingredients
- 2 cups ricotta
- 3 tablespoons honey, divided
- ½ lemon, zested
- Pinch salt
- 4 figs cut into ½-inch slices
- 3 tablespoons melted butter, divided
- Italian baguette
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 4 slices prosciutto
- Fresh basil and honey for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F. Whip ricotta with 2 tablespoons of honey for 2 minutes. Then add lemon zest and salt. Bake figs with 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of honey for 8—11 minutes. Slice Italian baguette and toast with 2 tablespoons butter and chopped thyme. Assemble the bruschetta: Start with ricotta, then add pieces of prosciutto, followed by the baked fig. Garnish with fresh basil and additional honey if desired.
Notes
MATTHEW BREITWIESER
Owner/Chef Matt’s Professional Chef Service, chefmatthew.net
C-CAP 2014
Flowing Wells High School, Tucson
