Baked Figs with Gorgonzola and Prosciutto

Cook Time 30 minutes

Servings 8

Ingredients

8 medium black figs
16 hazelnuts, toasted and peeled
8 pieces of very thinly sliced prosciutto
80g Gorgonzola dolce
Olive oil
Sprigs of watercress, garnish

Method

Pre heat the oven to 200C.

Score a deep cross in the figs and gently press each cheek in to slightly open. Add a teaspoon of gorgonzola to each and wrap each fig firmly with the prosciutto. Place in an earthware dish and drizzle with a small amount of olive oil and bake in the oven for 10 minutes.  Garnish with roughly chopped hazelnuts and some sprigs of watercress.