Description
Fig and Prosciutto Crostini with Mascarpone is a gourmet appetizer that effortlessly combines sweet, salty, and creamy flavors. This elegant dish features crispy baguette slices topped with luscious mascarpone cheese, ripe figs, and savory prosciutto, all elegantly finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Perfect for any gathering, these crostinis are as visually stunning as they are delicious, making them an instant crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium baguette (sliced into 16 half-inch pieces)
- 8 ripe figs (quartered)
- 4 oz prosciutto (thinly sliced)
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese (at room temperature)
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Spread a generous layer of mascarpone cheese on each toasted slice.
- Top with fig pieces, followed by prosciutto.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini (45g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. - For a twist, substitute figs with pears or apples. - Add crushed walnuts for extra crunch if desired.