Name: Figs with ricotta and prosciutto
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 750 gram full-cream ricotta in one piece; 2 tablespoon thyme leaves; 1/4 teaspoon chilli flakes; 2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 12 small figs; 12 slices prosciutto, shaped into rosettes; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Figs with ricotta and prosciutto

Serves 6

Prep

10M

Cook

25M

Total

35M

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Ingredients

750 gram full-cream ricotta in one piece

2 tablespoon thyme leaves

1/4 teaspoon chilli flakes

2 teaspoon sea salt

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

12 small figs

12 slices prosciutto, shaped into rosettes

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Method

1.Preheat oven to 200°C. Lightly oil a baking tray.

2.Mould ricotta into a compact shape and drain on paper towel. Place on prepared tray and sprinkle with thyme, chilli and sea salt. Drizzle with half the oil. Bake for 15 minutes.

3.Remove from oven. Arrange the figs and prosciutto rosettes around the ricotta. Return to the oven and bake for a further 10 minutes.

4.In a small jug, combine remaining oil and balsamic vinegar. Cut ricotta into wedges and arrange on plates with the figs and prosciutto. Drizzle with the dressing to serve.

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