Baked Prosciutto Wrapped Figs with Gorgonzola (20 Minutes)
These baked prosciutto wrappedfigs are stuffed with gorgonzola dolce, wrapped in prosciutto, and baked at400F until the prosciutto crisps and the cheese turns warm and melty. Finishedwith balsamic glaze and ready in 20 minutes. Sweet, salty, creamy, and tangyall in one bite.
Equipment
- Sharp knife
- Small baking sheet
- parchment paper
- Small spoon
Ingredients
- 8 fresh figs halved
- 3 oz gorgonzola dolce
- 8 slices prosciutto halved lengthwise
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped toasted walnuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°Fahrenheit (200°Celsius) and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the figs in half and place them cut side up on the prepared baking sheet.8 fresh figs
- Use a small spoon to tuck a bit of gorgonzola into the center of each fig half.3 oz gorgonzola dolce
- Wrap each fig half with a strip of prosciutto. It’s fine if it doesn’t fully cover the fig—just secure it gently.8 slices prosciutto
- Bake the figs for 8–10 minutes, or until the prosciutto is just crisp and the cheese is melty.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 2 minutes. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with toasted walnuts, if using. Serve warm or at room temperature.Balsamic glaze, 2 tablespoons finely chopped toasted walnuts
Notes
Choose ripe figs. They should feel slightly soft with a sweet fragrance. Underripe figs are firm and flavorless and won't deliver the sweetness that makes this recipe work.
Don't overstuff with cheese. A small amount of gorgonzola goes a long way; too much will overflow in the oven and burn on the parchment. A teaspoon per fig half is plenty.
Use thin prosciutto slices. Thick slices won't crisp properly. Ask the deli to slice it paper-thin so it crisps up quickly at 400F.
Bake until just crisp. 8-10 minutes is the sweet spot; you want the prosciutto crispy and the cheese melty without drying out the fig.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a 300F oven for 5-7 minutes. You can prep and wrap the stuffed figs a few hours ahead; just hold off on baking until right before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1fig halfCalories: 54kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 88mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 78IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 0.1mg
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