Name: Fig, Goats Cheese & Prosciutto Baguette Sandwich
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: lunch
Ingredients: 2 small or 1 large crusty baguette (we like to use sourdough); Sliced prosciutto; 3-4 large fresh figs sliced - not too thin (see notes for alternatives); Semi or soft goats cheese. (This recipe uses the French style Chevre goats cheese roll. You can also use spreadable).; Butter *Optional; Thin slices of red onion. *Optional

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Not all picnic sandwiches are created equal. We talk about the perils of the soggy picnic sandwich in our essential picnic tips. Which is why we love a picnic baguette, especially one that does not rely on loads of fillings to make it special.

Baguette with prosciutto and figs on a wooden board.

Picnic Prosciutto Baguette

This prosciutto baguette has only three fillings yet is a stand out for flavour and longevity in the picnic basket.

Using a quality crusty baguette, we like to use sourdough if possible, gives you the foundation for a picnic sandwich that will last – it may even get better with time.

The next tip for a successful picnic sandwich is choose your filings wisely.

This baguette relies on only a few quality ingredients – Prosciutto, quality soft goats cheese, the strong salty flavours offset with sweet fresh figs.

Fig and prosciutto baguette cut in half and wrapped in paper tied with string.

Because this prosciutto baguette is full flavoured and can go the distance without losing its shape, it lends itself to so many picnic styles. Throw it in your picnic backpack for a hiking picnic. Bundle it up for a beach picnic or a simple romantic picnic for two.

And much like our fig and chicken baguette, you can cut it into smaller portions secured with a bamboo sandwich pick and serve it as picnic finger food or add it to an antipasto platter.

More Picnic Food Ideas for Figs & Prosciutto

Prosciutto Wrapped Figs with Goats Cheese and Arugula

These delightful prosciutto rolls are easy to make and a lovely addition to any picnic.

Sandwich Variations

If you don’t have fresh figs, use a quality fig chutney or fig spread instead.

We like to use a soft goats cheese in a block or roll like the French style Chevre goats cheese. You can also use spreadable goats cheese. Dollop it on the figs rather than spread it on the bread as this will add to the taste and texture of the sandwich.

If you did want to add anything to this sandwich, we would recommend thinly sliced red onion and or some greens such as baby spinach or arugula. This sandwich has such bold flavours it doesn’t need too much more.

Yield: 2 Servings