Roasted Figs Wrapped in Parma Ham with Blue Cheese and Rocket

Sensational end-of-summer starter featuring stuffed figs wrapped in ham, roasted until melted and served on a bed of rocket.

Cook Time

10 mins

Produces

2 people

Allergies

Vegetarian

Vegan

Dairy Free

Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces

1
drizzle

Balsamic Glaze

Dairy

75
g

Blue Cheese

such as gorgonzola or dolcelatte, chopped into small pieces

Fruits

4
piece

Figs

ripe but firm

Meat

8
slice

Parma Ham

NutsSeeds

1
to taste

Salt

1
to taste

Black Pepper

freshly ground

OilsFats

1
drizzle

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Vegetables

100
g

Rocket Leaves

small bag

Steps

Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Cut a cross into the top of each fig and squeeze the bottom to open the fruit.
Stuff the blue cheese into the top of each fig.
Wrap two slices of Parma ham around the middle of each fig.
Place figs on a tray and bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese melts and ham is crisp.
Serve figs on rocket leaves and drizzle with balsamic glaze and olive oil.