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

These are a magical combination and a summer treat. No labels to read, just real food; exactly what gluten free cooks want and love!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Canadian
Keyword gluten free appetizer, grilled figs, grilled figs stuffed with blue cheese, stuffed figs
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 195kcal
Author Cinde Little

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.

Nutrition

Serving: 2figs | Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 217mg | Potassium: 306mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 254IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 1mg
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