Stuffed Figs

Name: Stuffed Figs
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Figs black 4; Cream cheese 3 oz; Prosciutto crudo (4 slices of 20 g each) 3 oz; Lime peel 1; Melissa to taste; Extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste

Gluten Free

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 10 min
Makes: 4 pieces

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PRESENTATION

Stuffed figs work because the filling is built for contrast: Philadelphia cream cheese for richness, prosciutto crudo for salt, fresh lemon balm for an herbal lift, and lime zest for a citrus edge that keeps the whole thing from tipping sweet. Ripe figs supply the sweetness that holds it all together, and the result looks composed and tastes layered—with no cooking involved and a 10-minute window from start to finish.

Serving them well chilled is the one step that matters most—it sharpens the flavors and keeps the cream cheese firm enough to hold its shape. The lime zest and lemon balm are worth sourcing specifically; they're what separate this stuffed figs recipe from a standard fig-and-cheese plate.

How to prepare Stuffed Figs

To prepare the stuffed figs, wash and gently dry the figs. In a bowl place the cream cheese, the oil 1, the grated lime zest 2, a pinch of salt and the chopped lemon balm leaves 3.

Stir with a spoon until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous cream 4. Make two crisscross cuts at the top of the figs, without cutting all the way to the base 5. Open them gently, widening the segments with your hands 6.

Using 2 teaspoons, fill the figs with the cream cheese mixture 7, finish with a slightly rolled slice of prosciutto crudo (Italian cured ham) 8 and serve your stuffed figs 9.

Storage

It is recommended to eat the stuffed figs immediately after preparing them. Alternatively, you can store them in the refrigerator for a few hours, well covered.

Tip

For a crunchy note, add chopped pistachios or hazelnuts on top of the cream cheese. If you prefer a vegetarian version, omit the prosciutto crudo (Italian cured ham) and finish the figs with chopped walnuts and a drizzle of honey.

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