Crostini with Prosciutto Fig (Printable)

Toasted Italian bread layered with prosciutto and fresh figs, balanced with subtle seasonings.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 8 slices baguette or rustic Italian bread
02 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

→ Toppings

03 - 8 thin slices prosciutto
04 - 4 fresh figs, sliced
05 - 2 ounces soft goat cheese or ricotta
06 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
07 - Fresh thyme leaves or arugula for garnish
08 - 1 to 2 teaspoons honey

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides lightly with olive oil.
02 - Toast in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crisp. Remove and let cool slightly.
03 - Spread a thin layer of goat cheese or ricotta on each crostini.
04 - Top each crostini with a slice of prosciutto and a few slices of fresh fig.
05 - Season with freshly ground black pepper. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves or arugula.
06 - Drizzle lightly with honey for added sweetness. Serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Takes less time than it takes for guests to arrive, yet tastes like you've been working all day.
  • Works as an elegant starter or a casual afternoon snack without any apology.
  • The contrast between crispy bread, silky prosciutto, and bursting figs makes your mouth actually happy.
02 -
  • Assemble these no more than 10 minutes before serving—any longer and the crispy bread starts to soften from the moisture in the figs.
  • The quality of your prosciutto matters enormously; thin-sliced grocery store brands work fine, but splurge on better prosciutto if you can—it transforms the whole thing.
03 -
  • Brush your bread with olive oil on both sides before toasting—one side alone leaves you with uneven crispness.
  • Don't skip the black pepper; it's what keeps this from tasting like a dessert and actually makes it an appetizer.
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