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St. Joseph's Prosciutto and Fig Crostini
This crostini is a perfect blend of sweet and savory, honoring the Italian tradition of St. Joseph's Day. Creamy mascarpone provides a rich base for salty, delicate prosciutto and a sweet fig jam. A drizzle of aged balsamic glaze adds a final layer of complex tanginess.
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Ingredients
- •baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- •tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- •oz mascarpone cheese, softened
- •tbsp honey
- •slices prosciutto di Parma
- •tbsp fig jam or preserves
- •tsp balsamic glaze
- •fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced (chiffonade)
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 bread is toasting, gently mix the softened mascarpone cheese with the honey in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
- 4Once the crostini are cooled slightly, spread a generous layer of the honey
- 5mascarpone mixture onto each slice.
- 6Top the mascarpone with a small dollop of fig jam and a piece of folded prosciutto.
- 7Finish each crostini with a light drizzle of balsamic glaze and a sprinkle of fresh basil chiffonade before serving.
Chef's Tip & Pairing
For a perfect pairing, serve this crostini with a light, slightly sparkling Italian wine like a Prosecco, whose crisp acidity will cut through the richness of the mascarpone and prosciutto. Alternatively, a professional tip is to lightly warm the fig jam before spreading for a smoother texture and enhanced aroma.
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