Prosciutto Wrapped Figs

Made these a few times for ladies nights and they were gobbled up very quickly.  

Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs With Blue Cheese

Ingredients

• 16  whole almonds
• 4  thin slices prosciutto*
• 16  dried mission figs, trimmed
• 1/2  (4-oz.) package blue cheese, cut into 16 pieces
• 1  tablespoon  extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4  teaspoon  pepper
• 1/8  teaspoon  salt

Preparation

1. Place almonds in a shallow pan.

2. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring occasionally.

3. Cut each prosciutto slice lengthwise into 4 thin strips. If necessary, make a small slit in center of each fig. Stuff each fig with 1 piece of blue cheese and 1 almond. Wrap 1 prosciutto slice around each fig, pressing to seal. Toss wrapped figs with oil, pepper, and salt; arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.

4. Broil figs 3 inches from heat 3 minutes or until prosciutto begins to crisp. Serve immediately.

*4 thin slices deli ham may be substituted.

Prep: 15 min., Bake: 10 min., Broil: 3 min. Depending on brand and size, some figs may already have slits. Assemble these a few hours ahead, and broil them once guests arrive.

Yield: Makes 8 servings