Name: Bruschetta with roasted persimmon and prosciutto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 persimmons, sliced; 3 tablespoon olive oil; zest of ½ lemon; handful of fresh oregano or thyme, or both; 4 slice rustic bread; 1 garlic clove, peeled; 120 gram soft French-style goat’s cheese; 4 slice prosciutto; black pepper; rocket leaves to serve (optional); honey for drizzling (optional)

Bruschetta with roasted persimmon and prosciutto

This bruschetta with roasted persimmon and prosciutto is the perfect appetizer to enjoy with friends or family. It's seasonal, low-maintenance, and the flavours are delicious

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Serves 4

Prep

15M

Cook

10M

Total

25M

Ingredients

2 persimmons, sliced

3 tablespoon olive oil

zest of ½ lemon

handful of fresh oregano or thyme, or both

4 slice rustic bread

1 garlic clove, peeled

120 gram soft French-style goat’s cheese

4 slice prosciutto

black pepper

rocket leaves to serve (optional)

honey for drizzling (optional)

Method

1.Preheat oven to 190°C.

2.Place sliced persimmons in a bowl, toss with 1½ tablespoons olive oil, zest and herbs, then spread on a baking paper-lined tray, and roast, turning once for 15 minutes.

3.Brush bread lightly, both sides, with remaining oil. Rub with garlic clove and toast until golden on both sides.

4.Spread bruschetta with cheese, top with roasted persimmon and a twist of prosciutto. Add a grind of black pepper and a scattering of rocket leaves, then drizzle with honey, if desired.

Considered a delicacy around the world, Kiwis can get persimmons for a surprisingly good price. You can easily pick up sweet Gisborne persimmons at your local supermarket!

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