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Prosciutto Fig & Mascarpone Party Crostini
This crostini is a celebration of contrasting flavors and textures, featuring the salty, delicate chew of prosciutto paired with the sweet, rich tang of fig jam. A creamy mascarpone base provides a luxurious foundation, all finished with a vibrant crunch of toasted pistachios and a drizzle of aged balsamic glaze. This appetizer is perfect for any gathering and truly embodies the spirit of a party in a single bite.
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Ingredients
- •small baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- •tablespoons olive oil
- •oz fresh mascarpone cheese
- •1/4 cup fig jam or preserves
- •thin slices prosciutto, torn into small pieces
- •tablespoons shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- •tablespoon balsamic glaze
- •Pinch of sea salt and 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 8 minutes
- 2minutes, or until lightly golden and crisp.
- 3While the bread is still warm, spread a generous layer of mascarpone cheese on each crostini base.
- 4Top the mascarpone with a small dollop of fig jam, followed by a piece of torn prosciutto.
- 5Sprinkle the chopped pistachios over the top of the crostini.
- 6Finish with a light drizzle of balsamic glaze and a final pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper before serving.
Chef's Tip & Pairing
For a perfect wine pairing, serve this rich and savory-sweet appetizer with a crisp, slightly effervescent Prosecco or a light-bodied, fruit-forward Pinot Noir. The acidity and bubbles will cut through the richness of the mascarpone and prosciutto.
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