Baked Figs with Gorgonzola

serves 4

MADE WITH BABY FIGS, JUST MELTING GORGONZOLA, DELICATE WILD FLOWER HONEY AND CRUNCHY WHOLEGRAIN TOAST, THIS SNACK IS QUITE HEAVENLY.

ingredients

1 mixed-grain demi baguette, cut into 8 × 2-cm/¾-inch thick slices (total weight 100 g/3½ oz)

8 small fresh figs

55 g/2 oz Gorgonzola cheese, rind removed, cut into 8 squares

4 tsp clear wild flower honey

1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4. Lightly toast the bread on both sides, then transfer to a small baking sheet.

2 Cut a cross in the top of each fig, lightly press a cube of cheese into each one, then place a fig on top of each slice of toast. Bake in the preheated oven for 5-6 minutes, until the figs are hot and the cheese is just melting.

3 Transfer to a plate or chopping board. Drizzle with honey and serve immediately.

Fabulous Figs: Figs are high in soluble fibre, which helps to lower cholesterol, plus potassium for good fluid balance in the body.

Recipe from Power Snacks