Joy Sticks (Tower of crusted Goat cheese, Prosciutto, and Fig)
This appetizer is like stunning abstract art. Delicious and flavor-filled tower of creamy, salty, and sweet, topped by an eruption of Rosemary. The Climax of appetizers! Crusted and herbed baked Goat cheese, dry-cured Prosciutto, sweet fresh Figs, bold and fragrant Rosemary, with a splash of balsamic glaze. This s a stand-up choice for any party. Bring the Joy…Fun to play with, Fun to eat.
Prosciutto-wrapped fig on a baked Goat Cheese Round
Joy Sticks
Delicious warm Goat cheese, Proscuitto, and Fig Tower
Materials
- 11 oz Goat Cheese Log
- 2 Eggs
- ¼ cup Fresh Parsley
- ¼ cup Fresh Chive
- ⅛ tsp Black Pepper
- 3 oz Ground Melba toasts
- 4 oz Proscuitto
- 6 Figs (halved)
- 2 oz Balsamic Glaze
- 12 Rosemary spears or skewers
- Micro-greens
Instructions
Prepare Goat Cheese Wheels
- Preheat the oven to 375
- Wash Rosemary spears
- Trim Rosemary from the bottom to make spears approximately 4 inches
Prepare Goat Cheese Crust
- Mix 2 eggs in a small bowl, Put aside
- Finely chop Chive and Parsley and add to a 2nd small bowl.
- Add Black Pepper and Put aside
- Grind Melba Toasts and put in a 3rd small bowl. Put Aside
Cut Goat Cheese
- Use a long strand of dental floss to cut the goat cheese log in half lengthwise
- Use dental floss again, to cut the log in half through the center
- Use floss again to cut 6 equal pieces from each half (Total of 12 equal pieces)
- Roll each piece of cheese into a ball
- Press cheese somewhat flat like a small wheel
Cover Goat Cheese
- Dip each Goat Cheese Wheel in Egg
- Roll the flat edge in the fresh Parsley, Chive, and Black Pepper
- Roll Goat Cheese in the bowl of Melba crumbs
- Place each Goat Cheese wheel on a tray
- Place the tray in the freezer for at least 30 minutes
- Cook cheese at 375 for 30-35 minutes
Prepare the figs
- Wash figs, slice them in half, and place flat-side up
- Drizzle the figs with Balsalmic Glaze and roast at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes
Assemble Joy Sticks
- Start assembly on a beautiful tray or wood cutting board
- Assemble 12 small beds of microgreens
- Place each Goat cheese wheel on a microgreen bed
- Place fig half onto the Rosemary spear
- Fold Prosciutto slice in half and stack back and forth like a ribbon and add to spear
- Place spear into Cheese Wheel
- Place the next fig half onto a spear, add Prosciutto, and again place into Goat cheese wheel
- Keep assembling the Joy Sticks until 12 are complete
- Drizzle with Balsamic Glaze and serve
Aphrodesi’hacks’
Use dental floss to cut goat cheese into equal parts without losing a lot of cheese to your knife
Perfect Pairing
The warm goat cheese and Balsamic glaze will blend beautifully with salad and a beautiful wine
