Roasted Figs with Parma Ham and Gorgonzola

Name: Roasted Figs with Parma Ham and Gorgonzola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 100 g Parma ham, thinly sliced; 100 g Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled; 2 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp balsamic glaze (optional); 2 sprigs fresh thyme; null to taste freshly ground black pepper

Difficulty

easy

Time

27m

Price Category

average

Calories

Medium

This elegant appetizer is the perfect choice if you're looking for something special yet easy to prepare. The sweet, juicy figs, salty Parma ham, and creamy, pungent Gorgonzola create a fantastic flavor combination that complements each other beautifully. It's a quick-to-make yet impressive dish that is guaranteed to charm your guests. Ideal for autumn or summer evenings when fresh figs are in season.

ingredients

4 Servings

100 g Parma ham, thinly sliced100 g Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled2 tbsp honey1 tbsp balsamic glaze (optional)2 sprigs fresh thyme0 to taste freshly ground black pepper

Steps

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C for fan-assisted ovens). Wash the figs and make a cross-shaped incision on the top of each fig, but do not cut all the way through, allowing them to open up while remaining intact.

Stuffing and Wrapping

Crumble a small amount of Gorgonzola cheese into the center of each fig. Wrap a slice of Parma ham around each fig, ensuring the cheese stays inside. Place the figs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Baking and Serving

Bake the figs in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the ham is crispy and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from the oven, drizzle with honey and optionally balsamic glaze, then sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and fresh thyme leaves. Serve immediately, warm or at room temperature.

Extra Tips

► Choose ripe but firm figs so they don't fall apart during baking.

► Balsamic glaze enhances the flavors, but the dish will be delicious without it too.

► You can also serve it with fresh arugula for a pleasant bitter note.

Nutrition

	Per 100g	Per Serving 150g
Calories	250 kcal	375 kcal
Protein	12g	18g
Fat	15g	22.5g
Carbohydrate	18g	27g
Fiber	3g	4.5g
Sugar	14g	21g