Malbec-Glazed Fig and Prosciutto Crostini
This sophisticated crostini is a perfect tribute to Malbec World Day, featuring a delightful balance of sweet, salty, and tangy flavors. The rich, jammy Malbec reduction coats fresh figs and salty prosciutto, all layered over creamy goat cheese on a crisp baguette slice. It's an elegant appetizer that beautifully complements the dark fruit and spice notes of a classic Argentine Malbec.
Ingredients
- •baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- •tablespoons olive oil
- •oz creamy goat cheese, softened
- •slices prosciutto, thinly sliced and halved
- •fresh figs, quartered
- •1/2 cup Malbec red wine
- •tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- •tablespoon brown sugar
- •Pinch of fresh thyme leaves, for garnish
Prep Steps
- 1Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush the baguette slices with olive oil and toast them for 8 minutes
- 2minutes until golden and crisp. Remove and let cool slightly.
- 3While the bread toasts, prepare the Malbec glaze. Combine the Malbec, balsamic vinegar, and brown sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes
- 4minutes, or until the liquid has reduced by half and coats the back of a spoon.
- 5Spread a generous layer of softened goat cheese on each toasted crostini base. Top the cheese with a half
- 6slice of prosciutto, arranging it artfully.
- 7Place two fig quarters on top of the prosciutto. Drizzle the warm Malbec glaze over the figs and prosciutto, and finish with a light sprinkle of fresh thyme leaves.
Chef's Tip & Pairing
The ideal pairing for this crostini is, naturally, a full-bodied Argentine Malbec, whose dark fruit and smoky notes will echo the glaze and cut through the richness of the prosciutto and goat cheese. For a non-alcoholic option, a sparkling cranberry juice provides a similar tartness to balance the sweetness of the figs.
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