Figs start arriving at the end of July each summer and continue into the fall. This is when I am again reminded how much I like fresh figs. I particularly like Black Figs with a Balsamic Reduction and Prosciutto Ham for an easy small bite served with a glass of wine.
Ingredients
- 5 black figs cut in half lengthwise
- 1-2 tbsp reduced balsamic vinegar
- 5 tspn fresh ricotta cheese
- 4-5 slices prosciutto ham
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients before starting recipe.
- Slice figs in half, and trim the bottom by slicing a thin sliver off the bottom of each fig. This will keep the fig halves even on a platter.
- Squeeze 1 teaspoons full of reduced balsamic glaze in the center of each fig.
- Top each half with a teaspoonful of fresh ricotta cheese.
- Top each fig half with a half of a lice of prosciutto and allow it to just settle on the fig, do not press it down.