Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Fig and mascarpone bruschetta

Some things don’t need introductions. They are as simple as they can be yet still incredibly beautiful and satisfying.




When figs are ripe and sweet, mascarpone is creamy and ham is salty, then what more do you need than a slice of good, crusty bread, some runny honey with floral notes, a few sprigs of earthy, fresh thyme, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil?




A quick recipe for bruschette that you can make as an appetizer or serve as a nibble with a chilled glass of wine or a cold beer on a warm, late-summer evening.




One of the tastiest bruschette there is.

Hope you enjoy!









Fig and mascarpone bruschetta with ham and honey

Use any kind of cured, boiled or smoked ham of which the taste you enjoy.
Instead of mascarpone you can also use cream cheese, or for a different flavor profile and if you like its tangy and sharp flavor, goat’s cheese.
For a vegetarian option, omit the ham and add a sprinkle of good flaky sea salt on top of the bruschetta.


Yield: as many as you like

Ingredients
Bread slices (from a loaf of good crusty bread)
Mascarpone
Ham slices
Fresh figs, cut in four or eight pieces
Fresh thyme leaves
Extra virgin olive oil
Light-flavored runny honey
Flaky sea salt (optional)

Preparation
Toast the bread either in the oven or in your toaster.
Spread enough mascarpone cheese to thickly cover them.
Lay either half a slice or a whole slice of ham on top.
Add the fig pieces (2-3 pieces for each bruschetta).
Sprinkle with some fresh thyme leaves.
Drizzle with a little olive oil and some honey.
Sprinkle some flaky sea salt if you wish over the top.
Eat at once.


9 comments:

  1. Simple, delicious and with the focus on beautiful ingredients not crazy preparations. My favorite type of dish. Love it!

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  2. I am obsessed with figs and these look seriously PERFECT. What a fabulous appetizer!

    Sues

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    1. I am obsessed with figs too! I miss the Greek ones, but I have to do with what I can find here in Holland.

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  3. Lovely to look at and no doubt lovely to eat. Simple things are the best aren't they. Good idea for a late summer snack.

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  4. Stunning photos and perfect figs! I see those working great with prosciutto too.

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  5. I used to have a fig tree in my yard when I was growing up, and never knew what to do with them. Thanks for the inspiration! Off to find some figs! www.questofthenocturnalbaker.blogspot.com

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  6. What a lovely combination! I love that use honey and olive oil together on these! ~ David

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  7. You're so right-no need to introduce this amazing combo - we love it in this household and your version looks stunning :D

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