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15) Prosciutto & Fig Crostini with Mascarpone (assemble quickly)

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 baguette sliced into 1/2-inch rounds (about 20 slices)
  • 4 oz mascarpone softened
  • 6-8 fresh figs halved (or 1 cup fig jam)
  • 6 oz prosciutto thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp honey plus extra for drizzling
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for toasting
  • Optional: fresh thyme or arugula for garnish

Method
 

  1. Brush baguette slices lightly with olive oil and toast in a 400°F oven 6–8 minutes until golden.
  2. Spread about 1 tsp mascarpone on each toast.
  3. Top with a fig half (or a small spoon of fig jam) and a folded slice of prosciutto.
  4. Drizzle with honey, add a crack of black pepper, and finish with thyme or arugula if using. Serve immediately.