Toasts with cheese, prosciutto and fig jam

4 servings

30 minutes

Toasts with cheese, prosciutto, and fig jam are an exquisite union of sweet, salty, and crunchy. This recipe, inspired by European gastronomic traditions, recalls the richness of Italian cuisine where flavor harmony takes center stage. A crispy baguette soaked in olive oil serves as the perfect base for creamy cheese. Thin slices of prosciutto add zest while fig jam brings a sweet fruity note, creating balance and depth of flavor. The slight bitterness of arugula completes the palette, making this dish versatile: it’s perfect for a morning snack or an elegant appetizer for dinner with wine. These are not just toasts — they are a gastronomic delight revealing the beauty of simple ingredient combinations.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 512.6
• Proteins: 14.3g
• Fats: 11.9g
• Carbohydrates: 87.2g

Ingredients

• Olive oil: to taste
• French baguette: 12 pc
• Philadelphia cheese: 100 g
• Prosciutto: 6 pc
• Salt: to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
• Fig jam: 2 tbsp
• Arugula: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Place the baguette pieces on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden. Remove from the oven and drizzle with olive oil again. Cool and spread with cheese.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil:  to taste
   • French baguette: 12 pieces
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Freshly ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Philadelphia cheese: 100 g

2. Cut each piece of prosciutto into 4 parts and place 2 pieces on each toast. Top with a small amount of fig jam and sprinkle with pepper. Garnish with arugula.

   Required ingredients:

   • Prosciutto: 6 pieces
   • Fig jam: 2 tablespoons
   • Freshly ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Arugula:  to taste