Description
A simple and elegant appetizer featuring ripe figs wrapped in salty prosciutto, topped with sweet sugar-coated brie, and caramelized to perfection for a delightful combination of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Cheese
- 8 ripe figs
- 16 small brie squares
Meat
- 16 strips of prosciutto (cut lengthwise if large)
Other
- Cane sugar (enough to coat brie squares)
Instructions
- Slice the figs: Carefully cut each ripe fig in half to prepare for wrapping.
- Wrap with prosciutto: Take a strip of prosciutto and wrap it around each fig half, securing the fruit in a salty, savory layer.
- Coat the brie: Generously coat each small square of brie with cane sugar to prepare for caramelization.
- Assemble and brûlée: Place each sugar-coated brie square on top of the prosciutto-wrapped fig halves. Using a culinary torch, brûlée the brie until the sugar melts and caramelizes to form a golden, crisp topping.
Notes
- Use ripe figs for the best sweetness and texture.
- If you don’t have a culinary torch, briefly broil in the oven watching closely to avoid burning.
- Cut prosciutto strips lengthwise if they are too wide for smaller figs.
- This appetizer is best served immediately after caramelizing for optimal flavor and texture contrast.
- Can be customized with herbs like thyme or drizzles of balsamic glaze for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Keywords: figs and brie, prosciutto appetizer, caramelized brie, easy appetizer, fig recipe, sweet and savory snacks
