Crostini with Figs and Prosciutto
(Crostini con Fichi e Prosciutto)
Ingredients:
1 loaf of ciabatta bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 large clove of garlic, peeled and cut in half
Extra virgin olive oil
6 large ripe figs
12 slices of prosciutto
Small bunch of fresh mint
Extra virgin olive oil
Balsamic vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
Grill the slices of ciabatta bread. While they're still hot, rub them gently with the cut side of the garlic and drizzle with olive oil.
Tear the figs in half.
Drape a piece of prosciutto over each of the hot crostini and squash a piece of a fig on top.
Top off with mint leaves and serve drizzled with a little olive oil, a drop of balsamic vinegar, and some freshly ground black pepper. Makes a dozen.