GRILLED FIGS WITH GOAT CHEESE AND PROSCIUTTO

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This dish combines the best of the sweet, smoky, and savory flavors.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces fresh soft goat cheese
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
24 fresh figs, mixed varieties
1/4 pound thinly sliced prosciutto
6 long woody sprigs rosemary
Olive oil for brushing and drizzling

Steps:

  • Combine goat cheese, rosemary, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small mixing bowl, and stir.
  • Make a small slit in bottom or side of each fig. Fill a pastry bag fitted with a small plain tip with cheese mixture. Pipe cheese into each fig through slit. Fill figs with just enough cheese so they expand slightly.
  • Tear or cut the prosciutto slices into long strips. Wrap a strip of prosciutto around each fig, and skewer 4 figs on each rosemary sprig. Brush figs with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place figs on a moderately hot grill, rotating skewers until figs are very hot and cheese starts to ooze, about 6 minutes. Remove from grill; serve immediately with a drizzle of olive oil and good bread.

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