This recipe for fig and prosciutto crostini is one I've taken straight out of my mom's playbook. (She's great at taking a few simple ingredients and turning them into a magically delicious appetizer.) Crunchy bread, sweet fig preserves, gooey cheese, and salty prosciutto. I like to sprinkle chopped parsley on top for a fresh pop of color.
The best part? This show-stopping snack can be ready in just 10 minutes!
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Things You'll Need
1 small baguette
1/3 cup fig preserves
4 ounce block of sharp cheddar cheese, thinly sliced (1)
8 slices prosciutto, cut in half
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, roughly chopped
![An easy crostini recipe made with fig preserves and salty prosciutto.](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/c74e3949-14ca-4da5-a82f-539e2f7e7cd1.jpg)
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Slice the baguette into 16 bite-sized pieces. Place them on baking sheet in an even layer.
![Slice the baguette and place on a baking tray.](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/c4ad41f6-56f6-44ab-a8fd-41eb77b578d1.jpg)
Step 2
Spread each piece of baguette with 1/2 teaspoon of fig preserves.
![Top baguette with fig preserves.](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/b836b4d0-63b4-45e1-b06c-f09283fc6396.jpg)
Step 3
Top each appetizer with a slice of cheese, a slice or two of onion, and half a slice of prosciutto.
![Top with cheese, prosciutto, and onion.](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/c4667810-a9f3-4dea-bd52-50609899192e.jpg)
Step 4
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
![Bake for 10 minutes.](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/fa91b4f8-1738-4290-b08b-2f80d42da3e7.jpg)
Step 5
Transfer the crostini to a serving platter, sprinkle with parsley, and serve warm.
![Fig and prosciutto crostini ready to be served.](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/73f98477-7f4b-4e7c-bcca-453ebff3fd97.jpg)