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The Bottled Olive's Recipe for Cooking Up New Traditions

Fig Crostini with Prosciutto and Whipped Goat Cheese

An immediate crowd-pleaser that will wow your guests with its elegance, these bites are one of the easiest, classiest fresh dishes you can make-all with just a few simple ingredients.

Total Time: 20 minutes

Yields: 6-8 servings

Ingredients:

1/2 cup cream cheese

1/2 cup goat cheese

1 baguette, sliced into 1/4-inch slices

1/2 pound prosciutto, sliced thin

1/2 cup arugula

4-6 fresh figs, sliced into 1/4-inch slices

3-4 tablespoons harvest fig balsamic vinegar

Instructions:

1. Allow the cheeses to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to warm up slightly. Place in a bowl together and with a beater, whip together until well combined.

2. Spoon the goat cheese mixture on the sliced baguette pieces.

3. Atop the slices, arrange the prosciutto, arugula and sliced fig.

4. Drizzle with harvest fig balsamic vinegar and enjoy.

Note: If figs are not available, substitute peaches, raspberries or apples.