Gorgonzola Figs with Balsamic Glaze

Name: Gorgonzola Figs with Balsamic Glaze
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 16 appetizers
Ingredients: 1 cup balsamic vinegar; 16 dried figs; 1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese; 8 thin slices prosciutto, halved widthwise; 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep: 30 min. Bake: 10 min.

Yield 16 appetizers

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For a fancy, eye-catching appetizer, try these delightful stuffed figs wrapped with prosciutto. —Sarah Vasques, Milford, New Hampshire

Ingredients

1 cup balsamic vinegar
16 dried figs
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
8 thin slices prosciutto, halved widthwise
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

For glaze, in a small saucepan, bring vinegar to a boil over medium heat; cook until reduced to about 1/4 cup.
Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of each fig; fill with 1-1/2 teaspoons cheese. Wrap each with a piece of prosciutto; place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with rosemary and pepper.
Bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until prosciutto is crisp. Serve warm with glaze.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 90 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 190mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1/2 fat.

For a fancy, eye-catching appetizer, try these delightful stuffed figs wrapped with prosciutto. —Sarah Vasques, Milford, New Hampshire

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