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Fresh Fig and Brie Appetizer
You cannot get much more upscale than serving fresh figs topped with Brie and prosciutto. The flavors are all so different, yet they combine to create a culinary experience so divine that your guests will be pestering you for the recipe. It is a shame that fresh figs are only in season such a short time. This simple fig and Brie appetizer will appeal to the foodie in us all. Serve them up on a bed of lettuce for your next party or family gathering. Even guests who may be a bit hesitant will succumb to the charms of this recipe once they try it. Encourage them to give these appetizers a try and broaden their culinary horizons.
You can use any type of fresh fig that you can find for this recipe. Figs come in a wide variety of colors, ranging from green to pink to purple. Fresh figs do not keep long; use them as quickly after purchase as possible. They make good eating on their own, but when topped with accessories like Brie and prosciutto, they really shine.
This fresh fig appetizer recipe is one of the simplest you will find. If you cannot wait to make it for an event, go ahead and enjoy some for a snack. Figs are very nutritious and provide you with a lot of fiber. Make the most of this and use figs every chance you get while they are in season. The rest of the year you have to make do with dried figs or preserves. They are pretty tasty too, but there is nothing like these fig appetizers made with fruit fresh from the tree.
Simple Fig, Prosciutto, and Brie Appetizers
Ingredients -
3 figs, quartered
1 wedge of Brie
1 package prosciutto
Preparation:
Cut small squares of Brie. You need one for each fig quarter.
Select a fig quarter. Place it so the skin of the fig is on the plate.
Place a square of Brie on top of the fig. Skewer it with a large toothpick.
Select a slice of prosciutto and drape it over the top of the fig, skewering it with the top of the toothpick several times so the meat is folded loosely.
Place the appetizers on a baking sheet and place under the broiler for a few seconds to crisp the edges of the prosciutto. This may as brief as 5 or 10 seconds.
(Makes 1 dozen appetizers.)
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Imagine the sweetness of the fresh fig, the creaminess of the Brie and the salty goodness of the prosciutto coming together in a single bite. This is a simple, yet elegant appetizer that literally takes only a couple minutes to make. It makes a great impression on your guests. They do not need to know how simple it really was. Just smile and accept the compliments graciously. It is up to you whether you will choose to share this fig appetizer treasure or not. You can keep it as your own little secret.
