Speck & Figs Crostini

Speck & Figs Crostini, known in Italy as Crostini di Speck e Fichi, is an elegant Italian appetiser that perfectly balances sweet and savoury flavours. Crisp toasted bread is layered with delicate speck and ripe figs, optionally enriched with creamy goat cheese or gorgonzola and finished with a drizzle of honey and crushed walnuts. Ideal for aperitivo, entertaining or as a refined starter, this authentic Italian recipe highlights simple ingredients with beautiful flavour contrast.

Author

Affetto italiano

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

7 minutes

Servings

2

Category

Lunch

Cuisine

Italian

Ingredients

• Rustic bread slices
• 80g Speck (shop here)
• 3–4 ripe Figs, sliced
• Goat Cheese (shop here) or gorgonzola (optional)
• Honey, walnuts (optional)

Directions

1. Toast the bread slices.
2. Top with cheese (if using), a slice of speck, and a fig slice.
3. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with crushed walnuts if desired.