Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs in a Blanket

Once you set out a platter of these prosciutto-wrapped figs in a blanket, your kitchen will suddenly feel like a chic wine bar. Shared by Taste of Home reader Deanna Johnson of Poughkeepsie, New York, this easy appetizer looks straight off a fancy menu, but it comes together with just four simple ingredients and barely any effort. If you can slice fruit, you can make these!

Simply halve fresh figs, fill them with tangy goat cheese and wrap them up pigs-in-a-blanket style with salty prosciutto. After a few minutes in the oven, the figs turn jammy and extra sweet, while the prosciutto lightly crisps around the edges, creating a bite that’s warm, salty, sweet and creamy all at once.

Ingredients for Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs in a Blanket

• Fresh figs: Look for figs that feel slightly soft to the touch but aren’t mushy or leaking. Since figs are delicate, handle them gently when slicing and stuffing. Chilling them for 15 to 20 minutes before prepping can make them easier to slice cleanly.
• Prosciutto: Prosciutto can be clingy, so look for packages with paper between the slices to make separating them easier. If the meat feels especially sticky, keeping it lightly chilled while working can also help the slices peel apart more cleanly. And don’t stress about making these figs in a blanket look perfect—this appetizer is meant to feel rustic.
• Goat cheese: Soft, creamy goat cheese adds a tangy richness that pairs perfectly with the sweet figs and salty prosciutto. Let the goat cheese sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before filling the figs so it softens slightly and is much easier to scoop and spread.
• Balsamic glaze: A drizzle of balsamic glaze adds sweet-tangy richness that pulls the creamy cheese, salty prosciutto and fruit together. It’s thicker and more concentrated than regular balsamic vinegar, so a little goes a long way here.

Directions

Step 1: Slice and stuff the figs

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Slice the figs in half lengthwise. Using your thumb or the handle of a wooden spoon, gently press a deep indentation into the center of each fig half. Fill each indentation with a spoonful of goat cheese.

Editor’s Tip: Give the figs a gentle rinse and pat them dry before slicing. If the stems feel especially tough or woody, you can trim them off. Otherwise, whole figs are edible.

Step 2: Wrap the figs

Cut each slice of prosciutto in half lengthwise, then wrap one piece around each stuffed fig half.

Step 3: Bake

Arrange the prosciutto-wrapped figs cut side down on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Using tongs, carefully turn the figs over, then bake two to three minutes longer or until the prosciutto is lightly crisped and browned around the edges.

Editor’s Tip: Don’t overbake the figs! They should be warm and slightly softened, but not collapsed.

Step 4: Finish and serve

Transfer the warm figs to a serving platter. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and finish with freshly cracked black pepper. Serve warm.

Recipe Variations

• Swap the cheese: Try filling the figs with whipped feta, mascarpone or slightly softened cream cheese instead of goat cheese. Cream cheese and mascarpone give the figs a milder, extra-creamy flavor, while feta adds a salty, briny bite that really pops next to the sweet fruit.
• Sneak in some crunch: Tuck a walnut or pecan piece into the goat cheese before wrapping the figs. That little bit of crunch makes these feel a touch fancier and adds a nice contrast to the tender fruit and creamy filling.
• Try a different drizzle: Instead of balsamic glaze, finish the figs with hot honey or regular honey for a sweeter flavor that leans into dessert territory.
• Add fresh herbs: Sprinkle the warm figs with chopped thyme, rosemary or basil for a bit of freshness and a pretty pop of green.

How to Store Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs in a Blanket

Prosciutto-wrapped figs usually disappear fast, but if you have leftovers, transfer them to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to two days. The prosciutto will soften as it sits, but the sweet-savory combination will be delicious. You can eat them chilled, or reheat the apps to restore some of the original crispy texture.

Can you freeze prosciutto-wrapped figs?

No, these prosciutto-wrapped figs won’t freeze well. Fresh figs contain a lot of moisture, so they tend to become very soft and watery once thawed. The prosciutto will also lose its crisp texture after freezing and reheating.

Can you make prosciutto-wrapped figs ahead of time?

Yes! You can assemble the figs in a blanket (slice the figs, stuff with cheese and wrap with prosciutto) up to one day ahead for easy entertaining. Arrange the figs in a storage container or right on the baking sheet, and keep them covered in the refrigerator until ready to bake.

The figs will be cold before baking, so let them sit at room temperature while the oven preheats so they heat more evenly.

How do you reheat figs in a blanket?

To reheat leftover figs in a blanket, place them on a baking sheet and warm them in a 350° oven for five to ten minutes or until heated through. You can also pop them in the microwave to take the chill off, but the prosciutto turns out softer.

Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs in a Blanket Tips

Should you peel figs before wrapping them in prosciutto?

Nope! Fig skins are completely edible, so there’s no need to peel them before baking. Leaving the skins on also helps them hold their shape in the oven and makes this fig recipe easier to pick up and eat.

What kind of figs work best for prosciutto-wrapped figs?

You can make prosciutto-wrapped figs with any type of fresh figs you find at the grocery store, but Black Mission figs are especially delicious in this recipe. They have a deep purplish black skin and a pink interior that turns super sweet and jammy when baked.

Brown Turkey figs are another common grocery store variety. They’re more brown on the outside with a milder figgy flavor. Really, the best figs are the ones that look freshest and ripest. Look for figs that feel slightly soft when gently squeezed but aren’t mushy, leaking or split open, since overripe figs will fall apart once stuffed and baked.

How do you serve prosciutto-wrapped figs?

These prosciutto-wrapped figs are a fancy addition to cheese and charcuterie boards, and they make an excellent warm holiday appetizer. It’s also easy to prepare just a few figs in a blanket to enjoy with a casual wine-and-movie-night snack plate. Serve them with seeded crackers, almonds, olives, dried apricots or other fresh fruits for an elevated snack spread.