Warm Le Campaigner with Fig and Prosciutto
Warm Le Campagnier topped with fig jam, candied nuts, and crispy prosciutto is an easy yet elegant appetizer that delivers rich flavor and beautiful presentation with minimal effort.
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Servings: 1 appetizer
Ingredients
- ¼ wheel Le Campagnier or similar bloomy-rind cheese, top lightly scored
- ¼ cup fig jam divided
- Candied nuts pecans recommended, roughly chopped
- 4 slices prosciutto cooked until crispy
- Bread crackers, toast points, or apple slices for serving
Instructions
Make the Crispy Prosciutto
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lay the prosciutto slices flat, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 8–12 minutes, depending on thickness, until deep pink and crisp.
- Let cool completely — it will crisp further as it cools.
- Crumble or break into shards and set aside.
- Tip: If the edges begin to brown quickly, pull them early. Prosciutto can burn fast.
Warm the Le Campagnier
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place the scored quarter-wheel of Le Campagnier into a small baking dish (with parchment paper if you plan to move it to a different plate), spread the top with half of the fig jam and then loosely cover.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until warmed through and very melty. (if you want it oozing, you can add another few minutes to the bake time–which is exactly how I like it).
- Remove from the oven. Top with remaining fig jam, chopped nuts, and crispy prosciutto.
- Serve immediately with breads, crackers, crostini, apple slices, or your favorite dippers.