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Bona Furtuna Goat Cheese & Fig Toast w/ Trio of Aged Balsamics

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Three balsamics. One toast. Zero crumbs left behind. Sweet figs simmered until they drink up every drop of aged balsamic. Goat cheese, creamy and cool. Candied walnuts for crunch.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Dried black figs x ¼ cup ~10–12, halved
  • Goat cheese x ¼ cup
  • Toast x 2 slices
  • Olive oil x as needed
  • Parsley x 1 tbsp finely chopped
  • Candied walnuts x ¼ cup roughly chopped
  • Bona Furtuna Aged Balsamic x 3 tbsp
  • Bona Furtuna 12 Year Aged Balsamic x for drizzling
  • Bona Furtuna 24 Year Aged Balsamic x to finish

Method
 

  1. Simmer the Figs
  2. Add dried figs and 3 tablespoon Bona Furtuna Aged Balsamic to a small saucepan.
  3. Simmer over medium-low heat until the balsamic is absorbed and figs are plump. Set aside.
  4. Toast the Bread
  5. Preheat oven or toaster to 400°F.
  6. Drizzle olive oil over both sides of the bread.
  7. Toast until golden and crisp.
  8. Assemble the Toast
  9. Drizzle Bona Furtuna 12 Year Aged Balsamic generously over the toasted bread.
  10. Spread goat cheese evenly on each slice.
  11. Top with the balsamic-soaked figs.
  12. Finish and Serve
  13. Garnish with chopped candied walnuts and finely chopped parsley.
  14. Finish with a final drizzle of Bona Furtuna 24 Year Aged Balsamic. Serve immediately.

Notes

 
Swap candied walnuts for Marcona almonds or pistachios for a twist.
For extra depth, warm the goat cheese slightly before spreading.
Great as a starter, snack, or with a glass of chilled Lambrusco.

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