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Grilled Jersey Cream with Fig Jam and Prosciutto
A delightful appetizer featuring creamy Jersey cheese, slightly grilled for a warm, melty texture, paired with sweet fig jam and salty prosciutto. Perfect for impressing your guests with minimal effort.
Prep Time
15 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Calories
450
Level
Easy
Yields
4 servings
Cost
£2.82
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Ingredients
Servings
4
8ozJersey Cream Cheese(Softened)
£3.20
4tbspFig Jam(Good quality)
£1.50
4ozProsciutto(Thinly sliced)
£3.75
1smallBaguette(Sliced into 1/2-inch rounds)
£1.10
2tbspOlive Oil
£0.40
4sprigsFresh Thyme(For garnish (optional))
£0.75
1tbspBalsamic Glaze(Optional, for drizzling)
£0.60
Total Cost
£11.30
£2.82 per serving
The Method
- 1
Preheat your grill to medium heat.
- 2
Lightly brush the baguette slices with olive oil and grill for 1-2 minutes per side, until lightly toasted and golden brown. Set aside.
- 3
Cut the Jersey cream cheese into four equal portions. Place each portion on a small piece of aluminum foil (large enough to wrap around the cheese).
- 4
Spoon 1 tablespoon of fig jam on top of each cheese portion.
- 5
Carefully wrap the foil around the cheese, sealing it tightly. This will prevent the cheese from melting and dripping all over the grill.
- 6
Place the foil packets on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is warmed through and slightly softened.
- 7
While the cheese is grilling, prepare the prosciutto by tearing or slicing it into bite-sized pieces.
- 8
Carefully remove the foil packets from the grill. Open each packet and place a portion of the grilled cheese onto a toasted baguette slice.
- 9
Top with a piece of prosciutto and a sprig of fresh thyme (if using).
- 10
Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired.
- 11
Serve immediately.
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My Notes
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition per serving (140g)
450 kcal / 1883 kJ
Carbs
28g
11% of RDA
Fat
30g
43% of RDA
Protein
18g
36% of RDA
Detailed Breakdown
Fibre
2 g
7% of RDA
Sugar
14 g
16% of RDA
Sodium
600 mg
26% of RDA
Saturated Fat
16 g
80% of RDA
Chef's Tips
If you don't have a grill, you can broil the cheese packets in the oven for 3-5 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
Substitute the fig jam with apricot jam or another fruit preserve of your choice.
If you're short on time, you can skip grilling the bread and serve with plain baguette slices or crackers.
For a vegetarian option, omit the prosciutto and add toasted walnuts or pecans for a nutty crunch.
Cooking Equipment
Grill
Small Bowl
Cutting Board
Wine Pairings
No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.
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