Fig Goat Cheese And Prosciutto Bruschetta Food

FIG, GOAT CHEESE AND PROSCIUTTO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Brush the bread slices with the olive oil and place under the broiler in the oven until they start to get golden, a few minutes. Watch carefully that they don't burn.
• Remove from oven. Use the flat side of the garlic to rub on to the toasted side of the bread, which will give it a garlic flavor. Discard the garlic when done.
• Allow the bread to cool slightly, then spread goat cheese evenly on each slice of bread.
• Cover the goat cheese with slices of dried fig.
• Lay 1-2 pieces of prosciutto on top of the figs (I cut some in half so that each bruschetta had an even layer).
• Sprinkle a pinch of fresh ground pepper on top.
• Slice into thirds if desired, then serve right away.

FIG, GOAT CHEESE, AND PROSCIUTTO CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Slice 12 ½-inch slices of bread from the baguette. Place on a baking sheet, and brush generously with the olive oil. Sprinkle a little salt if desired on each slice.
• Bake for about 10 mins, or until crisp and slightly golden. Remove from oven and cool slightly.
• Spread goat cheese on each crostini. Spread about a tablespoon of Bonne Maman Fig Preserves on top of the goat cheese.
• Fold the slices of prosciutto neatly and place on top of each crostini.
• Lay fresh arugula leaves on top of each crostini to taste.

FIG AND GOAT CHEESE BRUSCHETTAS

Steps:

• Place the orange zest and orange juice in a medium (10-inch) heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, such as Le Creuset. Add the sugar, vanilla bean, and figs to the pot. Cover and bring to a full boil over medium heat. (Don't worry; it may look dry.) Stir the mixture and boil hard for 1 minute, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Lower the heat, and cook uncovered at a full simmer for 50 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. You want the little bubbles to be throughout the pot, not just at the edges. After 45 minutes, refrigerate a small amount of the liquid to see if it becomes syrupy. It should be like a soft fruit preserve. Keep cooking just until the liquid starts to gel when cold. If the liquid is too firm, add a little orange juice or water, cook for a minute, and test it again until it's right. Depending on how ripe the figs are, they will probably keep their shape, but it's fine if they don't. Discard the vanilla bean and serve or refrigerate.
• Before serving, toast or grill the bread and spread with goat cheese. Spoon the fig preserves on, then the grated orange zest if using, and serve.

PROSCIUTTO & FIG BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Brush the bread slices on both sides with olive oil and season them with salt and pepper.
• Lay the bread slices on a baking sheet and place it as close to the heat source as possible. Broil the bread until golden brown on one side, about 1 to 2 minutes. Turn the slices over and broil for another 30 seconds to 1 minute, until browned.
• Lay the prosciutto on the bread slices, cutting it if necessary to fit. Toss the figs with balsamic vinegar and place on top of prosciutto. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, pepper and garnish with thyme if desired and serve at once (so the toast doesn't turn soggy).