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Pink Flamingo Prosciutto and Fig Crostini
This vibrant crostini is a celebration of sweet, salty, and spicy notes, perfect for a summer gathering. The delicate saltiness of prosciutto is balanced by a sweet fig jam, all finished with a pop of flavor and color from crushed pink peppercorns. It's an elegant, easy-to-make appetizer that is as visually stunning as it is delicious.
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Ingredients
- •baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- •tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- •oz creamy goat cheese, softened
- •1/4 cup fig jam
- •slices prosciutto, thinly sliced and torn
- •teaspoon pink peppercorns, lightly crushed
- •Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Prep Steps
- 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush both sides of the baguette slices with olive oil and toast on a baking sheet for 8 minutes
- 2minutes, or 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, then drape a torn piece of prosciutto over the jam.
- 5Sprinkle the crostini with the lightly crushed pink peppercorns and garnish with a small basil leaf. Serve immediately.
Chef's Tip & Pairing
Pair this crostini with a crisp, dry Rosé wine, such as a Provençal Rosé, whose subtle berry notes and bright acidity will complement the salty prosciutto and sweet fig jam beautifully.
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