Description
Delightful and elegant Fig & Prosciutto Roll Ups combining the savory flavors of thickly sliced prosciutto with creamy lemon chevre, sweet fig preserves, and fresh peppery arugula. Perfect as a sophisticated appetizer or party snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 6 oz prosciutto, thickly sliced (2 packages of 3 oz each)
- 4 oz lemon chevre, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup fig preserves
- 2 cups arugula leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the prosciutto slices: Slice each piece of prosciutto in half lengthwise and lay them flat on a cutting board, arranging them so they are easy to work with for assembling the roll ups.
- Spread the cheese: Using about one teaspoon of lemon chevre per slice, spread the cheese on the rounded top edge of each prosciutto slice, applying it in an upward arc for easier rolling.
- Add fig preserves: Spread approximately half a teaspoon of fig preserves gently over the cream cheese on each prosciutto slice to add a balanced sweetness.
- Add arugula and drizzle dressing: Place a few fresh arugula leaves on top of the fig preserves. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice, then drizzle this mixture lightly over the arugula for brightness and moisture.
- Season and roll: Sprinkle fresh cracked black pepper over the arugula leaves, then carefully roll each prosciutto slice tightly to enclose the fillings and form a neat roll up.
- Repeat and serve: Continue assembling the remaining rolls using the same technique. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve for maximum freshness.
Notes
- Use thicker sliced prosciutto for easier handling and better texture.
- The upward arc spreading method for the cheese helps the filling stay together when rolling.
- Can be prepared a few hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator, but serve at room temperature for best flavor.
- Substitute lemon chevre with plain goat cheese if lemon-flavored is unavailable.
- Adjust amount of fig preserves to taste for sweetness preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll up
- Calories: 75 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
