Prosciutto and Fig Flatbread

Prosciutto and Fig Flatbread

This prosciutto and fig flatbread is the appetizer I make when I want to impress without spending all day in the kitchen. The combination of sweet fig jam, salty prosciutto, tangy gorgonzola, and peppery arugula is one of those flavor combinations that just works on every level. It looks beautiful on a board and tastes even better.

Why You’ll Love This

  • Sweet, salty, tangy and fresh in every bite
  • Dinner party elegant in just 20 minutes
  • Crispy flatbread base holds everything perfectly
  • Easily scaled up for a crowd

Ingredients

  • flatbread
  • fig jam
  • prosciutto
  • gorgonzola
  • arugula
  • honey
  • walnuts

How to Make It

Preheat oven to 400F. Spread flatbreads with fig jam, crumble gorgonzola on top, and bake 8-10 minutes until crispy and golden. Remove from oven and immediately layer on prosciutto slices. Top with fresh arugula, chopped walnuts, and a drizzle of honey. Slice and serve right away.

What I Use: Good quality Fig Preserves is the secret ingredient here.

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Prosciutto and Fig Flatbread

Prosciutto and Fig Flatbread

Flatbread with fig jam, melted mozzarella, prosciutto, and arugula. Sweet, salty, and elegant.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 flatbread or naan
  • 1/4 cup fig jam
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 3 oz prosciutto
  • 1 cup arugula
  • 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Spread the fig jam over the flatbread and top with mozzarella.
  2. Bake at 400F for 10 to 12 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is crisp.
  3. Drape the prosciutto over the hot flatbread so it warms slightly.
  4. Toss the arugula with olive oil and pile it on top.
  5. Drizzle with balsamic glaze, slice, and serve.

Notes

Add the prosciutto and arugula after baking so the prosciutto stays silky and the greens stay fresh.

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