Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs

Beautiful and unusual appetizer for summer dinner

These make beautiful, unusual appetizers for a summer dinner. They are tidy bundles that are a perfect single bite. You can experiment with the cheese and use softer cheeses that are well suited for pairing with fruit.

Ingredients

• fresh soft ripe figs cut into halves

• strips of prosciutto about 1 inch by 3 inches long

• small bits of parmesan cheese, one per fig half

• honey for drizzling

• truffle oil for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Put a small piece of cheese (the equivalent of 1/2 teaspoon chunk) against the cut part of each fig half. Wrap each fig half and cheese chunk with a strip of the prosciutto.

Place these on a baking sheet and drizzle lightly with a little honey. Bake at 450 degrees until the cheese starts to melt and the ham is starting to look cooked.

Remove and place on a serving plate. Drizzle with truffle oil and serve.