Parmesan and prosciutto-stuffed figs

Name: Parmesan and prosciutto-stuffed figs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 2 tbsp honey; 12 fresh figs, stems trimmed; 12 thick shards parmesan, about 24 g total; 4 slices speck or prosciutto, each cut into 4 pieces

Prep Time15 mins
Total Time20 mins
Makes12 servings

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Tip: Choose figs that are unblemished and give a little bit when you gently press them.

Ingredients

2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp honey
12 fresh figs, stems trimmed
12 thick shards parmesan, about 24 g total
4 slices speck or prosciutto, each cut into 4 pieces

Instructions

BOIL vinegar and honey in a small saucepan until syrupy, about 4 min. Set aside to cool.
PARTIALLY quarter figs, cutting three-quarters of the way down. Stuff each fig with 1 cheese shard and a piece of speck, then drizzle with 1/2 tsp syrup.
Make-Ahead Tip: Figs can be assembled 3 hours in advance. Cover and refrigerate stuffed figs, then drizzle with room-temperature balsamic glaze when ready to serve.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 64, Protein 2g, Carbohydrates 12g, Fat 1g, Fibre 2g, Sodium 136mg.

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