Description
These Fig & Prosciutto Roll Ups are a delicious and elegant appetizer featuring thick-sliced prosciutto, creamy lemon chèvre, sweet fig preserves, and fresh arugula with a hint of lemon and olive oil. Perfect for entertaining or as a sophisticated snack.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Roll Ups
- 6 oz prosciutto, thicker sliced, sliced in half pieces
- 4 oz lemon chèvre or plain goat cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup fig preserves
- 2 cups fresh arugula leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the prosciutto: Slice each piece of prosciutto in half lengthwise and lay them flat on a cutting board for easy assembly.
- Spread the cheese: Using about a teaspoon of softened lemon chèvre, spread it on the rounded top edge of each prosciutto slice. Spread the cheese upwards in an arc shape for better coverage.
- Add the fig preserves: Spread approximately 1/2 teaspoon of fig preserves on top of the goat cheese layer on each slice.
- Add arugula: Place a few fresh arugula leaves on top of the fig preserves on each prosciutto slice.
- Dress the arugula: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice. Drizzle this mixture evenly over the arugula leaves on each prosciutto slice.
- Season and roll: Sprinkle fresh cracked black pepper over the arugula, then carefully roll up each prosciutto slice tightly to form the roll ups.
- Serve: Arrange the roll ups on a serving platter and serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use thicker sliced prosciutto for easier rolling and a more substantial bite.
- For a milder cheese flavor, substitute plain chèvre if lemon chèvre is not available.
- Serve these roll ups immediately to enjoy the best texture, or store them covered in the refrigerator for up to a day.
- For a gluten-free appetizer, ensure your fig preserves are gluten free.
- These roll ups pair well with a light white wine or sparkling beverage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll up
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
