Prosciutto Roasted Figs

These are terrific hot or at room temperature.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 40 pieces

Ingredients

• 40  small  fresh mission figs
• 4  ounces manchego cheese or 4  ounces blue cheese
• 20  slices prosciutto, halved lengthwise
•  fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. Make a small slit in the side of each fig and stuff a raisin-size piece of cheese in the opening.
2. Wrap a piece of prosciutto around each to enclose like a little cocoon.
3. Stand the figs on a sheet pan.
4. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes so the prosciutto melts slightly and forms a skin around the figs.
5. Season with lots of ground black pepper.