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I was looking for an appetizer
to use up the tasty cheeses in my refrigerator and came across
this one, altering slightly to my taste.
I was surprised
how good this hors d'oeuve is...
maybe because it has good tasting pungent blue cheese flavors
tempered by a sweetness.
I couldn't find fig preserves at my local market so I made a quick
substitute.
The
combination is unique and very enjoyable,
I'm glad I made this and hope you will try it
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gourmet Appetizer recipes with photographs
Blue
Cheese Fig Crostini Appetizer
recipe and
photograph by www.finedinings.com
24 slices
French bread baguette slices 1/2-inch thick
4 ounces blue cheese, room temperature
6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup fig preserves**
Place bread slices on a cookie sheet and broil one side for
approximately 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly toasted. Can be made
in advance, kept at room temperature.
Preheat
oven to 350°.
In a small bowl blend the blue cheese and cream cheese together. Flip the bread
over and spread approximately 1-1/2 teaspoons cheese mixture on
each un-toasted side. Top crostini with approximately 1/2 teaspoon
preserves. Place back on the cookie sheet and bake 8 minutes.
**If you cannot find fig preserves make your own like I did with
this recipe:
Fig
Preserves
8 dried figs, finely chopped
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper, to taste
Combine and let stand 6 hours or more to soften.
Wine recommendation:
Cabernet, Merlot, Port
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