Galactic Gorgonzola and Fig Crostini

This crostini is a celestial journey for your palate, combining the sharp, salty bite of melted Gorgonzola with the sweet, earthy notes of fig jam. Topped with a whisper of salty prosciutto, it's a gourmet take on a grilled cheese that's truly out of this world.

Cheese & Dairy

Ingredients

baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
tablespoons olive oil
oz Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
tablespoons fig jam
slices prosciutto, thinly sliced and torn into small pieces
teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Method

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush both sides of the baguette slices with olive oil and toast on a baking sheet for 5 minutes
minutes until lightly golden.
Remove the crostini from the oven and spread 1/2 teaspoon of fig jam on each slice.
Top the jam with a generous crumble of Gorgonzola cheese.
Return the crostini to the oven and bake for 3 minutes
minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish immediately with a small piece of prosciutto and a sprinkle of fresh thyme leaves.

Chef's Tip & Pairing

For an extra "cosmic" touch, drizzle a tiny bit of balsamic glaze over the finished crostini. Pair this rich, salty-sweet bite with a full-bodied, slightly sweet white wine like a late-harvest Riesling.

From the Tini Crostini Collection