Whether it’s a wine and cheese picnic, a finger food affair, or an appetizer, these Prosciutto Wrapped Figs are a favorite.
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Why I Love This Appetizer Recipe
One of my favorite tips for picnics is keeping it simple, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be fancy. These delightfully salty, sweet picnic appetizers are about as simple as they get and will be sure always to impress.
Much like my Fig and Prosciutto Baguette, I love the elegance and simplicity of this delicious little picnic starter. Best of all, you can make these prosciutto rolls well in advance – even the day before. They will keep well in a covered container in the fridge.
Ingredient Notes
See my recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements and notes.
Recipe Variations and Substitutions
- Figs: If figs are not in season, you could use slices of dried figs or rehydrated dried figs. You can also use a jar of fig preserves, but look for a quality preserve or spread so it is not too sweet or jammy.
- Goat Cheese: You can substitute rolled goat’s cheese with spreadable goat’s cheese. If you don’t like or can’t find goat cheese, you could use cream cheese or another soft, spreadable cheese that complements the sweet figs and salty prosciutto.
How to Make
- Step 1: Carefully separate a slice of prosciutto, be careful not to tear it, and lay it flat on a cutting board.
- Step 2: Cut a fig into quarters lengthwise.
- Step 3: Cut slices of goat cheese and place them at the top of the prosciutto slice, covering the full width of the prosciutto. If using spreadable cheese, carefully spread along the entire length of the prosciutto slice.
- Step 4: Place 2 fig quarters on top of the cheese (4 if using small figs).
- Step 5: Lay arugula leaves in front of the figs and cheese, leaving some tips to overhang the edge.
- Step 6: Carefully roll the prosciutto tightly without squeezing the ingredients or tearing the ham.
Repeat until you have rolled all the prosciutto slices.
You can serve them immediately, but a little time in the fridge before serving will allow them to set a little and hold together better.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can make these rolls ahead of time. Wrap them well and refrigerate. They will set a little in the fridge, making them easier to serve.
These rolls are best enjoyed fresh as the arugula is better when still fresh and crisp, but up to 24 hours in the refrigerator, covered well in plastic wrap or similar, is fine.
Tips
- It will be easier to slice and roll the goat cheese if it is still cold from the fridge. If using spreadable goat cheese, room temperature is best.
- You can serve these prosciutto rolls immediately, but a little time in the fridge before serving will allow them to set a little and hold together better.
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Prosciutto Wrapped Figs with Goats Cheese and Arugula
Ingredients
- 12 slices prosciutto - not too thin
- 6-8 large fresh figs - 10-12 if small
- 1 roll goats cheese approx. 4 ounces - you can use spreadable goats cheese
- 1-2 cups arugula leaves
Instructions
- Carefully separate a slice of prosciutto, be careful not to tear it, and lay it flat on a cutting board.
- Cut a fig into quarters lengthwise.
- Cut slices of goat cheese and place them at the top of the prosciutto slice, covering the full width of the prosciutto. If using spreadable cheese, carefully spread along the entire length of the prosciutto slice.
- Place 2 fig quarters on top of the cheese (4 if using small figs).
- Lay arugula leaves in front of the figs and cheese, leaving some tips to overhang the edge.
- Carefully roll the prosciutto tightly without squeezing the ingredients or tearing the ham.
- Repeat until you have rolled all the prosciutto slices.
- You can serve immediately, but a little time in the fridge before serving will allow them to set a bit.
Notes
- Figs: If figs are not in season, you could use slices of dried figs or rehydrated dried figs. You can also use a jar of fig preserves, but look for a quality preserve or spread so it is not too sweet or jammy.
- Goat Cheese: You can substitute rolled goat’s cheese with spreadable goat’s cheese. If you don’t like or can’t find goat cheese, you could use cream cheese or another soft, spreadable cheese that complements the sweet figs and salty prosciutto.
- It will be easier to slice and roll the goat cheese if it is still cold from the fridge. If using spreadable goat cheese, room temperature is best.
- You can serve these prosciutto rolls immediately, but a little time in the fridge before serving will allow them to set a little and hold together better.
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