Name: Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs with Gorgonzola
Total time: PLACEHOLDER
Ingredients: 2 ounces Gorgonzola cheese; 16 fresh figs , stemmed and halved lengthwise; 1 tablespoon honey; 16 thin slices prosciutto (8 ounces), cut in half lengthwise

Why This Recipe Works

Refrigerated transport means figs are widely available, even in areas where they can't be grown. Adding creamy, bold Gorgonzola cheese and a drizzle of honey brings another level of sweet-salty complexity and textural interest to this dish. We started by halving the figs to make them easier to eat. Small mounds of Gorgonzola, placed in the center of each fig before adding the honey, offered a rich, assertive counterpoint to the figs' tender flesh and sweet flavor. Briefly microwaving the honey ensured that it was easy to drizzle over the cheese-stuffed figs. Finally, we wrapped the whole thing in thin slices of prosciutto. To guarantee the ham stayed put, we stuck a toothpick through the center of each fig.

Before You Begin

Be sure to choose ripe figs for this recipe. They not only taste best, but also yield easily when mounding the cheese gently into the centers.

Instructions

Mound 1 teaspoon Gorgonzola into center of each fig half. Microwave honey in bowl to loosen, about 10 seconds, then drizzle over cheese. Wrap prosciutto securely around figs, leaving fig ends uncovered. Secure prosciutto with toothpick and serve. (Wrapped figs can be refrigerated for up to 8 hours; bring to room temperature before serving.)