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Perfect Fresh Fig and Prosciutto Flatbread

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A quick and easy late summer snack featuring sweet fresh figs, salty prosciutto, creamy ricotta, and a crispy flatbread base, finished with a honey drizzle and fresh thyme.

Ingredients

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  • 1 12-inch store-bought flatbread or naan
  • 6–8 ripe fresh figs, sliced into quarters
  • 4–6 thin slices prosciutto, torn into bite-sized pieces
  • ½ cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, roughly chopped
  • 1–2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, combine ricotta, thyme leaves, a pinch of salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Stir gently until blended.
  3. Quarter the fresh figs lengthwise; cut extra large figs into eighths.
  4. Brush the flatbread lightly with olive oil on both sides.
  5. Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the flatbread, leaving a small border around the edges.
  6. Arrange the fig quarters evenly over the ricotta layer.
  7. Tear and scatter the prosciutto pieces over the figs.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the flatbread edges are golden and crispy and the prosciutto starts to crisp.
  9. Optional: Broil for 1-2 minutes at the end for extra crunch, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  10. Remove from oven and immediately drizzle with honey.
  11. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

[‘Do not overload with figs or prosciutto to keep the flatbread crisp.’, ‘Use ripe but firm figs to avoid mushy texture.’, ‘Brush olive oil on both sides of flatbread for best crispness.’, ‘Watch oven closely during last minutes to prevent burning.’, ‘Fresh thyme adds flavor; dried thyme can be used sparingly.’, ‘Honey drizzle is essential for flavor balance.’, ‘For gluten-free, use gluten-free flatbread and adjust baking time.’, ‘Variations include vegetarian (skip prosciutto, add nuts), seasonal fruit swaps, spicy twists, and cheese substitutions.’]

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Keywords: fig flatbread, prosciutto snack, late summer recipe, easy flatbread, ricotta flatbread, honey drizzle, fresh thyme, quick appetizer

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