Duck Prosciutto Breadsticks with Ricotta and Dried Figs

Name: Duck Prosciutto Breadsticks with Ricotta and Dried Figs
Yield: Makes 6 hors d'oeuvres servings
Ingredients: 1 (8-inch) round sourdough loaf (1 1/4 lb), crust discarded and bread cut into 24 (4- by 1/2-inch) sticks; 1/2 lb thinly sliced duck prosciutto or serrano ham; 1 cup fresh ricotta (preferably sheep's-milk); 3 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves, cut crosswise into small strips with scissors; 1/2 cup soft dried fig such as Mission or Calmyrna, finely chopped; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/4 cup walnut oil plus additional for drizzling; 2 to 4 tablespoons milk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; Garnish: tarragon and dried figs

August 20, 2004

Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 40 min

Cooks' notes:

• Breadsticks may be toasted (but not wrapped with prosciutto) 2 days ahead, cooled completely, and kept in an airtight container at room temperature. • Ricotta dip may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 6 hors d'oeuvres servings

Ingredients

1 (8-inch) round sourdough loaf (1 1/4 lb), crust discarded and bread cut into 24 (4- by 1/2-inch) sticks

1/2 lb thinly sliced duck prosciutto or serrano ham

1 cup fresh ricotta (preferably sheep's-milk)

3 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves, cut crosswise into small strips with scissors

1/2 cup soft dried fig such as Mission or Calmyrna, finely chopped

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

1/4 cup walnut oil plus additional for drizzling

2 to 4 tablespoons milk

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Garnish: tarragon and dried figs

Preparation

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Step 2
Toast breadsticks on a baking sheet in middle of oven until golden, about 15 minutes.
Step 3
Wrap each breadstick with a slice of prosciutto, leaving ends of bread exposed, and keep, covered, at room temperature.
Step 4
Stir together ricotta, tarragon, figs, garlic (to taste), oil, 2 tablespoons milk, salt, and pepper. If too thick for dipping, stir in 1 or 2 tablespoons of remaining milk.
Step 5
Just before serving, drizzle ricotta dip with additional oil and serve with breadsticks.

TagsStarter Snack Dinner Nut Free Easy Quick Gourmet

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