Bruschetta with Guanciale, Figs and Avocado

Bruschetta con Guanciale, Fichi e Avocado

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Preparation info
  • Serves:

    4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      25 min

Appears in
Better Than Nonna: Modernised Italian Recipes

By Danilo Cortellini

Published 2024

  • About

Ditch the chopped tomato and basil for an intriguing alternative with this bruschetta. When in season, figs are often served with prosciutto or other pork salami so why not on top of a bruschetta? I am sure nonna would approve!

Ingredients

  • 180 g ricotta
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 3 ripe figs

Method

In a small bowl, season the ricotta with a little salt and black pepper, then stir until it reaches a spoonable consistency.

Wash and dry the figs, then slice them into segments with a sharp knife. Keep the thin slices of guanciale in the fridge until the very last minute. Remove the stone from the avocado, peel it carefully and thinly slice. Wash and dry the parsley to prepare for the