Armando Percuoco

Fichi biondi Baked figs with gorgonzola cheese

Serves 6

Ingredients

12 thin slices of prosciutto or cullatello
12 fresh figs
1 tablespoon butter
425g cream
220g gorgonzola

Method

Preheat oven to 400°F

Wrap one slice of prosciutto around the middle of each fig and secure with a toothpick.

Melt butter, cream and gorgonzola together in a saucepan over a low heat.

Place figs in an ovenproof dish, pour cream sauce over and cover dish with foil.

Bake for 7 minutes.

Remove foil and bake for 1 minute.

Place two figs on each serving plate and pour sauce over them.