When you see fresh figs, buy them! These Grilled Figs Stuffed with Blue Cheese and wrapped with prosciutto are a magical combination, a real summer treat. No label reading, just real food - the kind of recipe gluten free cooks love.
These blue cheese stuffed figs can be an elegant appetizer for any party but don't limit yourself. They're still a treat before a simple summer meal like souvlaki, grilled mustard chicken or summer zucchini zoodles.
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Ingredients
The entire fig is edible and their smooth, sweet taste pairs well with cheese, cured meats, nuts, vinegar and honey. It's a combination you've just got to try!
- Fresh figs - Black Mission or green Kadota figs are the two types I see.
- Prosciutto - The salty rich taste of prosciutto is perfect with figs.
- Blue cheese - I prefer a soft blue cheese like Gorgonzola or Cambazola.
- Walnuts - Lightly toasting these makes them next level!
- Brandy - A small flavour enhancer that's all part of the magic.
- Optional – Balsamic vinegar, balsamic glaze or honey can be added as a finishing touch but is not essential.
See recipe card for exact amounts.
Instructions
Figs can be a bit delicate to work with so be gentle and don't rush. Use a few toothpicks for each fig if needed. Make up to a day in advance if you want to relax with your guests and just pull them out of the fridge when you're ready to cook.
Substitutions & Variations
Prosciutto - Substitute with pancetta. It has a different taste but pairs well with the rest of the ingredients. I do not recommend bacon.
Cheese - If you're not a fan of blue cheese try a soft, creamy goat cheese.
Brandy - Omit for an alcohol free appetizer.
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Top Tip
Find and save a few favourite recipes for ingredients you might not use often, like fresh figs. I have lots of recipes ini every category but only two that I think of when I see fresh figs. This one and a thin crust pizza with caramelized onions, roasted garlic, spinach, pine nuts and figs. Two winning recipes!
Recipe FAQs
Prosciutto and pancetta are similar pork products. Prosciutto is air-dried and salt-cured slowly over months or even years. Pancetta is cured but is still considered raw so should be cooked before eating.
Yes blue cheese is gluten free and safe to eat for anyone on a gluten free diet. The Spruce Eats has an extensive article titled Blue Cheese Is Gluten-Free: A Research Update.
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Grilled Figs Stuffed with Blue Cheese
Ingredients
- 12 fresh figs
- 6 slices of prosciutto halved lengthwise
FILLING
- 3 oz blue cheese , crumbled or chopped
- ¼ cup walnuts , toasted and chopped
- 1 tablespoon brandy
Cooking
- olive oil
Finishing
- balsamic vinegar, balsamic glaze or honey
Instructions
- Cut a slit in each fig starting at the stem and going about ¾ of the way down.
- In a small bowl mash cheese, nuts and brandy together.
- Gently press some filling in the middle of each fig being careful not to break it.
- Wrap each fig with prosciutto and secure with a toothpick. Can be made in advance and refrigerated for several hours.
Grilling
- Preheat barbecue. When hot lightly brush figs with oil and place on grill.
- Cook 1-2 minutes, turn once and cook another 1-2 minutes. They are ready when prosciutto has grill marks and cheese is starting to ooze out.
Serving
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar, balsamic glaze or honey.
Steshni Corea
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