Serrano Ham-Wrapped Figs Recipe

Name: Serrano Ham-Wrapped Figs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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; 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

Servings: persons

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
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

1
Prepare the figs: Combine the wine, 1 cup water, the cloves, allspice and peppercorns in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
2
Pour over the figs in a large bowl and let soak at room temperature, 1 hour.
3
(The figs can be prepared up to 1 week ahead; refrigerate in an airtight container.)
4
Meanwhile, make the crema: Combine the blue cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, buttermilk and roasted garlic in a blender; puree until smooth.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
(The crema can be made up to 1 day ahead; refrigerate in an airtight container.)
7
Drain the figs and remove the stems.
8
Carefully wrap each fig with a piece of ham, trimming as necessary.
9
Place small dollops of the crema on a serving platter.
10
Arrange the wrapped figs on the crema and drizzle with the vinegar.
11
Photograph by Ryan Liebe

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dry red wine, 1/4 teaspoon whole cloves, 1/2 teaspoon allspice berries, 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Serrano Ham-Wrapped Figs falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Serrano Ham-Wrapped Figs

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