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Fig Carpaccio with Prosciutto

Recipe by Maria Koutsogiannis Greek Food Blogger on InstagramAdded 30 October 2026.

10 minutes to prep, 5 to cook. A striking Greek appetizer that pairs sweet fresh figs with salty prosciutto, finished with toasted bread and melted cheese. The simple preparation highlights the natural flavors of the figs while adding a crunchy, savory bite. Perfect for sharing as a starter at gatherings.

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Fig Carpaccio with Prosciutto by Maria Koutsogiannis Greek Food Blogger, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Place a small dish with a yellow solid substance in the middle rack of the oven.

  2. Slice each fig lengthwise in half.

  3. Arrange the fig halves on parchment paper.

  4. Press the arranged figs with a rolling pin between two sheets of parchment paper to flatten them.

  5. Lay thin slices of prosciutto over the flattened figs.

  6. Place a slice of toasted bread on top of the prosciutto-covered figs.

  7. Sprinkle grated cheese over the prosciutto and bread.

Tips while you cook

Flatten figs evenly
Use a rolling pin between two parchment sheets to press the figs flat.
Arrange figs before flattening
Lay fig halves on parchment paper first.
Add cheese last
Sprinkle grated cheese after the prosciutto and bread.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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