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Meat & PoultryIntermediate15 min
Caesar's Fatal Fig and Prosciutto Crostini
This dramatic crostini features a creamy, tangy goat cheese base, a sweet and savory fig jam, and a salty, paper-thin slice of prosciutto. A drizzle of dark balsamic glaze adds a final, rich flourish, making it a fitting tribute to a fateful day in history. The combination of textures—crisp bread, soft cheese, and silky meat—is utterly compelling.
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Ingredients
- •baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- •tablespoons olive oil
- •oz soft goat cheese (chèvre), softened
- •1/4 cup fig jam or preserves
- •slices prosciutto di Parma, thinly sliced and halved
- •tablespoon balsamic glaze (or reduction)
- •Freshly ground black pepper
Prep Steps
- 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush both sides of the baguette slices with olive oil and arrange them on a baking sheet. Toast for 5 minutes
- 2minutes until lightly golden and crisp.
- 3While the crostini are still warm, spread a thin layer of softened goat cheese on each slice.
- 4Top the goat cheese with a small dollop of fig jam or preserves.
- 5Gently fold or crumple a half
- 6slice of prosciutto and place it on top of the jam.
- 7Drizzle the finished crostini with balsamic glaze and finish with a light grind of black pepper.
Chef's Tip & Pairing
The salty prosciutto and sweet fig jam pair beautifully with a crisp, dry Italian white wine like a Vermentino or a light-bodied red like a Sangiovese. For a deeper flavor, use a homemade balsamic reduction instead of a store-bought glaze.
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