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Grilled Figs Stuffed with Blue Cheese and wrapped with prosciutto on a white platter surrounded by pink flowers

Grilled Figs Stuffed with Blue Cheese

When I see fresh figs I buy them and this recipe for Grilled Figs Stuffed with Blue Cheese is one of the ways I like to prepare them.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Canadian
Keyword: grilled figs stuffed with blue cheese
Servings: 6 people
Author: Cinde Little

Ingredients

  • 12 fresh figs
  • 6-12 thin slices of prosciutto, halved lengthwise if long

FILLING

  • 3 oz blue cheese, crumbled or chopped
  • ¼ cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon cognac or brandy

COOKING – olive oil

    FINISHING – balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze

      Instructions

      • Cut a slit in each fig starting at the stem and going about ¾ of the way down.
      • FILLING – In a small bowl mash cheese, nuts and cognac together.
      • Gently press some filling in the middle of each fig being careful not to break it.
      • Wrap each fig with prosciutto or pancetta 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 – Sprinkle with balsamic vinegar or drizzle with balsamic glaze.