Amaretto Fig & Prosciutto Bites

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Wash and halve the fresh figs.

   ~3 min
3. 3

   In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine Amaretto liqueur and honey. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.

   ~5 min
4. 4

   Arrange the fig halves on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle each fig half with the Amaretto-honey mixture.

   ~2 min
5. 5

   Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the figs are softened and slightly caramelized.

   ~12 min
6. 6

   While the figs are baking, cut each prosciutto slice in half lengthwise.

   ~1 min
7. 7

   Once figs are out of the oven, let them cool slightly. Gently place a piece of prosciutto over each fig half, letting it drape naturally.

   ~3 min
8. 8

   In a small bowl, whisk together the mascarpone cheese, balsamic glaze, fresh thyme leaves, and black pepper until smooth. Spoon a small dollop of the mascarpone mixture onto each prosciutto-wrapped fig.

   ~4 min
9. 9

   Arrange the Amaretto Fig & Prosciutto Bites on a serving plate.

   ~1 min