Serrano Ham-Wrapped Figs
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 8 servings
- Calories
- 249
- Total Fat
- 14
- Saturated Fat
- 5
- Carbohydrates
- 22
- Dietary Fiber
- 3
- Sugar
- 18
- Protein
- 6
- Cholesterol
- 30
- Sodium
- 412
- Total: 1 hr 20 min
- Prep: 1 hr
- Cook: 20 min
Ingredients
1 cup dry red wine
1/4 teaspoon whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon allspice berries
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
16 dried Mission figs
2 ounces Serrano ham or prosciutto, sliced paper-thin
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
For the crema:
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (preferably La Peral; about 2 ounces)
4 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons buttermilk
1 tablespoon roasted garlic
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Directions
- Prepare the figs: Combine the wine, 1 cup water, the cloves, allspice and peppercorns in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Pour over the figs in a large bowl and let soak at room temperature, 1 hour. (The figs can be prepared up to 1 week ahead; refrigerate in an airtight container.)
- Meanwhile, make the crema: Combine the blue cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, buttermilk and roasted garlic in a blender; puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. (The crema can be made up to 1 day ahead; refrigerate in an airtight container.)
- Drain the figs and remove the stems. Carefully wrap each fig with a piece of ham, trimming as necessary. Place small dollops of the crema on a serving platter. Arrange the wrapped figs on the crema and drizzle with the vinegar.