Roasted Figs Wrapped in Parma Ham with Blue Cheese and Arugula

This recipe is sensational for a summer evening. The combination of roasted figs with ham, blue cheese, and arugula will delight you.
Ingredients
4
Servings
  • 4 figs, ripe, but firm
  • 8 slices parma ham
  • 75 grams blue cheese, Italian (gorgonzola or dolcelatte) cheese, chopped into small pieces
  • 1 bag arugula, or 100 grams 1 bag arugula, or 100 grams
  •  balsamic vinegars balsamic vinegars
  •  olive oil  olive oil
  •  salt  , and freshly ground black pepper salt , and freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
4h
0 mins
Low
  • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
  • Using a sharp knife, make a cross on the top of each fig, then gently squeeze the figs to open the fruit.
  • Distribute the blue cheese into the figs, topping each piece.
  • Carefully wrap the figs with two slices of Parma ham, making sure they are wrapped about halfway, leaving the top uncovered.
  • Place the prepared figs on a baking tray and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the Parma ham is crispy.
  • To serve, divide the arugula leaves among 4 plates. Place the baked figs on top of the arugula leaves.
  • Drizzle with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

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