Fig Gorgonzola Crostinis

These are a great little hors d' oeuvre for a party!

They are very easy to make and a lovely combination of the sweet fig, the salty gorgonzola, and the tangy balsamic.

*The spreads taste best when prepared the night before and refrigerated overnight*

Ingredients

1 Baguette

2 cups Dried or Fresh Figs

1 cup Walnuts

1 cup Crumbled Gorgonzola

1 package Cream Cheese

4-6 TBS Balsamic Vinegar

1tsp Salt

Basil

Directions

In a food processor puree the gorgonzola and the cream cheese until smooth. Place in a container and refrigerate overnight.

If using dried figs, let them sit immersed in a bowl of warm water for 6-12 hours or overnight if possible to rehydrate.

Puree the figs, walnuts, salt and balsamic in the food processor until smooth. Refrigerate overnight.

To Serve:

Slice the baguette on an angle and toast slightly under the broiler.

Spread with Gorgonzola mixture.

Top with a spoonful of the fig-balsamic mixture.

Drizzle with Balsamic Vinegar or a balsamic reduction.

Chiffonade the basil and garnish the crostinis.

Enjoy!

Photography courtesy of Maryangelo.