Fig Leaf Baked Feta with Fig and Prosciutto Salad by @jamieoliver

35 min
Medium

2 servings

🍃

4

Fig Leaves

🧀

200 g

Feta Cheese

🫒

Olive Oil

🌶️

1 g

Black Pepper

🍊

2 g

Orange Zest

🌿

1 g

Oregano

🫒

60 ml

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

🫒

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

🍋

15 ml

Lemon Juice

🍷

5 ml

Red Wine Vinegar

🧂

1 g

Salt

🟣

300 g

Figs

🥓

60 g

Prosciutto

🫙

15 ml

Balsamic Vinegar

🧀

30 g

Parmesan

🍯

15 ml

Honey

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/18

    Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C).

  2. Step 2/18

    Pour 2 tbsp (30 ml) boiling water over the 4 fig leaves and blanch them for 20 seconds.

    fig leaves
    boiling water
    🥣small bowl

  3. Step 3/18

    Drain the fig leaves and remove their small stalks with a knife.

    fig leaves
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board

  4. Step 4/18

    Drizzle 1 tbsp (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil across the bottom of the baking dish.

    extra virgin olive oil
    🥘baking dish
    🥄spoon

  5. Step 5/18

    Line the oiled baking dish with the softened fig leaves, overlapping them slightly.

    fig leaves
    🥘baking dish

  6. Step 6/18

    Place the 200 g feta cheese in the center of the fig leaves.

    feta cheese
    🥘baking dish

  7. Step 7/18

    Season the feta with black pepper, orange zest, and dried oregano.

    black pepper
    orange zest
    dried oregano
    🪒microplane grater
    🥘baking dish

  8. Step 8/18

    Drizzle 1 tbsp (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil over the seasoned feta.

    extra virgin olive oil
    🥘baking dish
    🥄spoon

  9. Step 9/18

    Fold the fig leaves over the feta to fully enclose it like a parcel.

    fig leaves
    feta cheese
    🥘baking dish

  10. Step 10/18

    Bake the fig-leaf parcel for 15 minutes, until the feta is soft, oozy, and molten.

    feta cheese
    fig leaves
    🥘baking dish

  11. Step 11/18

    Whisk 2 tbsp (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil with lemon juice and red wine vinegar in a small bowl.

    extra virgin olive oil
    lemon juice
    red wine vinegar
    🥣small bowl
    🥄whisk

  12. Step 12/18

    Season the dressing with the salt and whisk until combined.

    salt
    🥣small bowl
    🥄whisk

  13. Step 13/18

    Cut the 6 fresh figs into wedges and arrange them around the serving plate.

    fresh figs
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board
    🍽️serving plate

  14. Step 14/18

    Wrap slices of prosciutto around some fig wedges and place them on the plate.

    prosciutto
    fresh figs
    🍽️serving plate

  15. Step 15/18

    Drizzle the figs and prosciutto with balsamic vinegar and the prepared dressing.

    balsamic vinegar
    extra virgin olive oil
    lemon juice
    red wine vinegar
    🍽️serving plate
    🥄spoon

  16. Step 16/18

    Finely grate the Parmesan cheese over the dressed figs.

    Parmesan cheese
    🪒microplane grater
    🍽️serving plate

  17. Step 17/18

    Unwrap the baked feta and transfer it to the center of the plate.

    feta cheese
    fig leaves
    🥘baking dish
    🍽️serving plate
    🥄spoon

  18. Step 18/18

    Finish the warm feta with honey and serve immediately.

    honey
    🍽️serving plate
    🥄spoon

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Leaves, Vegetables, Dairy, Seasoning, Citrus, Fruit, Oil, Vinegar, Condiment, Meat, Cured Meat, Sweetener

Ingredients

Fig leaves, Feta cheese, Olive oil, Black pepper, Orange zest, Oregano, Extra virgin olive oil, Lemon juice, Red wine vinegar, Salt, Figs, Prosciutto, Balsamic vinegar, Parmesan, Honey

Allergens

Milk, Sulfites

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Gluten-free, Low-carbohydrate

Calories

510 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 19g, Carbohydrates: 36g, Sugars: 30g, Fat: 32g, Saturated fat: 12g, Fiber: 5g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 380mg, Sodium: 1040mg, Potassium: 390mg, Iron: 1.8mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 8mg, Vitamin A: 110µg, Vitamin K: 12µg, Vitamin B12: 0.8µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

20 minutes

Overall

35 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

18 steps

Equipments

Utensils

baking dish, small bowl, serving plate, microplane grater, knife, cutting board, whisk, spoon

Appliances

oven, kettle

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Starter, Salad, Small Plate

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Summer

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@jamieoliver

Origin

Cuisine

Mediterranean, Italian-inspired

Geographic

Italy, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Ooey, Molten, Creamy, Juicy, Tender, Silky

Flavors

Sweet, Salty, Tangy, Savory, Herbaceous, Citrusy, Fruity, Rich

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Serve immediately after baking,Do not leave dairy and cured meat unrefrigerated for longer than 2 hours), fridge : 2 days (Store in an airtight container,Keep at or below 40°F (4°C),Store dressing separately when possible,Reheat feta gently before serving), freezer : 0 min (Not recommended because fresh figs and baked feta lose their texture after freezing)