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Stuffed figs with Mozzarella & Parma Ham

The sweetness of the fresh figs complements the savoury of the parma ham & cheese
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Punnet Fresh Figs 6-8 figs in total
  • 6-8 Slices Parma Ham
  • 1/2 Cup Mozzarella Cheese grated
  • 1-2 Cloves Garlic Minced
  • Freshly ground salt & black pepper
  • Olive Oil
  • Rocket Leaves

Method
 

  1. Pre-heat your oven to 180°C.
  2. Mix your cheese with thegarlic, salt & pepper. Trim the stalk from the top of the fig & maketwo cuts across the fig.
  3. Push the bottom of the figs very gently so that itopens at the top. Now gently push the cheese & garlic mixture into the figs.
  4. Tightly wrap a piece of Parma ham around each fig & then drizzle withsome olive oil. If you feel like the figs are falling apart, secure the hamwith a toothpick.
  5. Pop into the oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the ham & figs are a bit golden & warm throughout.
  6. Serve on a bed of rocket leaves drizzled with olive oil.Season to taste & serve. So good!

Notes

This recipe serves 4-6, so please add as many figs as you like.