Bruschetta with Date Cream, Brie & Prosciutto Recipe

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"This snack is great to prepare when you’re inviting friends over for a drink. The bruschetta pair very well with a glass of wine with their savory cheese & prosciutto contrasted by the sweet date cream. Absolutely delicious!"
-- @justgimmefries

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Skip the classic tomato bruschetta and up the ante. This appetizer, topped with salty prosciutto and creamy brie, is ideal for serving a large group. Paired with cream cheese, maple syrup, and date mixture; making the perfect sweet and savory combination.

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Prep time 15mins
Cook time 10mins
Serves or Makes: 10

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ingredients

  • 250 gram ciabatta bread
  • 100 gram cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon crème fraîche
  • 5 fresh dates
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 200 gram brie
  • 120 gram prosciutto
  • 1 clove garlic
  • virgin olive oil
  • ground black pepper

Method

  • Step 1

    If needed, preheat the oven for baking the ciabatta according to the instructions on the package.

  • Step 2

    Remove the seeds from the dates and cut the dates in half for easier processing.

  • Step 3

    Add the cream cheese, crème fraîche, dates, and maple syrup to a bowl and mix well until the mixture is smooth.

  • Step 4

    Cut the brie into slices that are roughly the diameter of your bread in width and about one centimeter (or just a little under half an inch) thick. Set aside in the fridge so that it doesn’t all melt and stick together.

  • Step 5

    Cut off the ends of the ciabatta. Then proceed to cut the ciabatta crosswise, in slices of about 3 centimeters (or about an inch).

  • Step 6

    Drizzle some olive oil over one side of your ciabatta slices before putting them on the grill. Grill a couple at a time until they are nice and crispy and have grill marks on them.

  • Step 7

    Grab your clove of garlic and trim off the root. Crush the garlic with a knife and peel off the outer layer. Cut the clove in half, lengthwise.

  • Step 8

    Rub the toasted ciabatta with the inner part of the raw garlic.

  • Step 9

    Spread a somewhat thin layer of the date cream on the toasted ciabatta.

  • Step 10

    Lay a slice of brie on top of the date cream layer.

  • Step 11

    Take a slice of prosciutto and cut it in half, crosswise. Casually fold the pieces of prosciutto to create some depth and place them on top of the brie.

  • Step 12

    Finish off with a generous amount of ground black pepper. Enjoy & try not to keep them all to yourself!

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