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Fig and Prosciutto Sandwiches with Whipped Cheese and Honey

Published: Sep 29, 2015 · Modified: Sep 1, 2018 by Emma · This post may contain affiliate links · 14 Comments

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Fig and Prosciutto are a match made in heaven. The sweet flesh of the fruit with the salty ham and sharp cheese are balanced by a drizzle of honey making this one tasty lunch!

 Open Fig Sandwich with Prosciutto, Whipped Cheese and Honey from Supper in the Suburbs

Fig season is well and truly here - and it is my favourite time of year! As soon as figs start appearing in supermarkets and in the road markets of London I know its time to start getting into hibernation mode by socking up on lots of lovely seasonal produce, filling my freezer with pies and planning for Christmas. OK, so maybe we aren't quite in Christmas planning mode yet but as long as figs are in the shops I'm going to make the most of them.

I used to commute into Holborn everyday and there's a fruit and veg seller just outside the tube station which used to sell me the freshest figs for rock bottom prices. Unfortunately now I'm stuck with the local supermarket, but I won't complain. Figs are one of my favourite fruits so I'll grab them while I can!

Fig Sandiwch with Whipped Herby Cheese, Prosciutto and Honey from Supper in the Suburbs

The recipe

Figs are an incredibly sweet fruit, high in natural sugars,  so you might think they make fantastic desserts and sweet dishes. Whilst that is true, I love to contrast their natural sweetness with robust salty ham and strong garlicky cheese. The honey is probably a little OTT but the sticky texture makes all the difference.

Open Fig Sandwich with Prosciutto, Whipped Cheese and Honey from Supper in the Suburbs

Fig and Prosciutto Sandwiches with Whipped Cheese and Honey

Emma
Celebrate the start of autumn with these fig and prosciutto open sandwiches with whipped cheese and honey. 
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course lunch
Cuisine British
Servings 2 people
Calories 758.02 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 ciabatta rolls
  • 200 grams herb and garlic soft cheese whipped
  • 100 grams prosciutto
  • 2 large figs
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions
 

  • Cut the ciabatta rolls in half lengthways.
  • Spread the two bottom halves with the soft, whipped cheese.
  • Next create a layer of the prosciutto.
  • Slice the figs into even, thin slices and layer over the prosciutto.
  • Finish by drizzling over the honey and placing the top halves of the ciabatta loaves to top the sandwiches.

Nutrition

Calories: 758.02kcalCarbohydrates: 51.9gProtein: 17.51gFat: 54.66gSaturated Fat: 26.2gTrans Fat: 0.07gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 927.46mgPotassium: 390.94mgFiber: 2.49gSugar: 22.24gVitamin A: 1452.38IUVitamin C: 1.33mgCalcium: 123.53mgIron: 0.86mg
Keyword cheese, ciabatta, fig, honey
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As well as tasting delicious, you can't deny that the plump, squat shape of the fig is very appealing. And that deep luscious purple with flecks of green is a work of art. Well done mother nature, you did good!

I always think that you can tell when something is going to taste amazing just by it's colour. Heritage tomatoes, beetroot, and carrots for example aren't just popular because they come in all sorts of vivid colours but because they taste out of this world! Pick the deepest figs which almost look over-saturated and you're guaranteed to get the tastiest pick of the bunch.

Open Fig Sandwich with Prosciutto, Whipped cheese and Honey

What's your favourite way to enjoy figs when they are in season?

If you've like this recipe why not try:

  • Smoked Duck Salad with Glazed Figs, Blue Cheese & Hazlenuts from The Foodie Couple Blog
  • Fig White Chocolate and Marscapone Tarts from Tin and Thyme
  • Grilled Fig and Mozzarella Salad with Cured Ham from me!
  • Raspberry, Fig and Pistachio Cake from How To Cook Good Food
  • Roast Duck with Fig, Port and Star Anise from Foodie Quine
  • Smoked Cheese Spread Fig and Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms from Fuss Free Flavours
  • Fig, Beetroot and Feta Salad from Tinned Tomatoes
  • Une Petite Baguette from The Veg Space
  • Simple Fig Jam from Fab Food For All
  • Summer Treats with Rennie from Munchies and Munchkins

Who knew figs were so versatile!

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Laura@howtocookgoodfood says

    September 30, 2015 at 11:18 am

    I agree with you that the flavours of figs with a lovely cheese and salty cured ham is a match made in heaven. Figs are so good, I love the crunchy seeds and this looks like a glorious sandwich to enjoy! Thanks for linking to my cake 🙂

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      September 30, 2015 at 11:55 am

      My pleasure Laura it is a delicious looking cake. I need to do more sweet things with figs! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Roz says

    September 30, 2015 at 11:55 am

    Oooh yummy, love figs so much but never tried them in a sandwich!

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      September 30, 2015 at 12:45 pm

      Thanks Roz. This is a great way to enjoy figs you should definitely make yourself a fig sandwich 😀

      Reply
  3. Bintu @ Recipes From A Pantry says

    October 01, 2015 at 8:34 am

    I love how simple and how delicious this is.

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      October 01, 2015 at 9:36 am

      Thanks Bintu. Sometimes the easiest recipies are the best 🙂

      Reply
  4. Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours says

    October 01, 2015 at 11:15 am

    This is lovely Emma! I adore figs, and learnt how Prosciutto was made last week.

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      October 01, 2015 at 11:21 am

      Oh wow! Any chance that home made prosciutto is on the cards? I imagine its a labour of love!

      Reply
  5. Camilla says

    October 01, 2015 at 12:23 pm

    I have never eaten raw figs but your sandwiches look like an awesome way to start! Thanks for including my jam:-)

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      October 01, 2015 at 12:30 pm

      My pleasure Camilla! I love raw figs. Could happily pluck them off the tree and dive in. You can always grill them slightly before serving for a warm sarnie!

      Reply
  6. Choclette says

    October 02, 2015 at 7:39 pm

    I'm so with you on the sweet figs and salty cheese and that drizzle of honey make all the difference. Sounds like a delicious sandwich - minus the meaty bit of course 😉

    Thanks for linking to my fig tarts 🙂

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      October 03, 2015 at 9:41 am

      Thanks Choclette! The OH just had extra cheese on his ;-)any excuse for more cheese!

      Reply
  7. Sharon Wong says

    October 18, 2015 at 2:06 pm

    I am new to your site, but. I love your great ideas, photography, and this sandwich looks so good! My kids don't like figs (I do) but they like ciabatta, cheese, honey and prosciutto. I think I can tempt them and sell them on figs with your recipe!

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      October 18, 2015 at 2:10 pm

      Hi Sharon, thanks for stopping by it is lovely to hear from you! Sounds like this is the perfect combination for getting your children to enjoy figs - and you get a tasty treat at the same time. Everyone is happy! 😀

      Reply

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