23 March 2026

FIGS, GLORIOUS FIGS

Savoury Figs with fresh cheese and prosciutto

• 6 large ripe figs
• 100g fresh white cheese
• 100g feta cheese
• 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
• ½ lemon, grated zest only
• 1 tbsp thyme freshly chopped *Freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tbsp thick runny honey
• 6 thin slices prosciutto crudo

Chill the figs until you’re ready to work with them.

To make the cheesy stuffing, put the fresh cheese and feta (or ricotta) in a small bowl. Beat well with a fork until smooth, adding enough of the yogurt to make it a nice consistency but keep it firm, not too liquid. Stir in the lemon zest, thyme and black pepper to taste.

Cut each fig in half lengthwise, removing the end of the stalk. Take a teaspoonful of the cheese and pile it on to a fig. Repeat this for all the figs.

Drizzle a small amount of honey over the cheese. Cut each of the slices of prosciutto in half and curl them up to place on top of the stuffed figs. Arrange on a serving plate and cover until needed. Serve at room temperature for the juiciest of treats.

Makes 12 as a starter or to accompany late summer drinks.