Prosciutto & Fig Bruschetta

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FIG BRUSCHETTA with whipped ricotta and prosciutto is an easy and delicious appetizer. It’s also perfect for early mornings or late afternoons. Try it with bacon and eggs, making a breakfast to remember. Figs are full of nutrients. If you have a fig tree in Arizona, be sure to water it frequently to maximize the flavor of the figs.

By C-CAP Arizona | September 13, 2022

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.