Duck Prosciutto Breadsticks with Ricotta and Dried Figs

Name: Duck Prosciutto Breadsticks with Ricotta and Dried Figs
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoons black pepper; 118 milliliters soft dried fig such as Mission or Calmyrna, finely chopped; 6 servings Garnish: tarragon and dried figs; 237 milliliters fresh ricotta (preferably sheeps-milk); 3 Tbsps fresh tarragon leaves, cut crosswise into small strips with scissors; 0 teaspoons minced garlic; 2 Tbsps milk; 1 teaspoons salt; 227 grams thinly sliced duck prosciutto or serrano ham; 8 inches round sourdough loaf (1 1/4 lb), crust discarded and bread cut into 24 (4- by 1/2-inch) sticks; 59 milliliters walnut oil plus additional for drizzling

Duck Prosciutto Breadsticks with Ricottan and Dried Figs might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains approximately 18g of protein, 19g of fat, and From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.

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Oven

Toast breadsticks on a baking sheet in middle of oven until golden, about 15 minutes.

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Toast

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Baking Sheet

Oven

Wrap each breadstick with a slice of prosciutto, leaving ends of bread exposed, and keep, covered, at room temperature.

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Bread

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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.

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Ricotta Cheese

Garlic

Pepper

Figs

Milk

Salt

Cooking Oil

Just before serving, drizzle ricotta dip with additional oil and serve with breadsticks.

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Ricotta Cheese

Dip

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• 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.

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Ricotta Cheese

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