Description
Delicate stacks of creamy ricotta, sweet figs, and savory prosciutto, drizzled with balsamic glaze and garnished with fresh microgreens. A show-stopping appetizer perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 6 fresh figs, halved
- 6 slices prosciutto, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- Microgreens for garnish
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the figs: Wash and halve the fresh figs. Set aside.
- Assemble the towers:
- Start with a small dollop of ricotta as the base on your serving plate.
- Add a slice of prosciutto, folding it neatly.
- Repeat layering ricotta and prosciutto until you have three layers. Top with a halved fig.
- Drizzle with glaze: Carefully drizzle balsamic glaze over the tower, letting it cascade down the sides for an elegant look.
- Garnish and finish: Sprinkle with fresh microgreens and add a light drizzle of honey if desired. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately: Arrange on a platter and impress your guests with this stunning appetizer.
Notes
- Substitute goat cheese for ricotta if desired for a tangier flavor.
- Use pancetta or smoked salmon instead of prosciutto for a unique twist.
- Add crushed pistachios for a crunchy element.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tower
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
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