Prosciutto and Blue Cheese Figs (Whimsical Wedding- Year Two: Volume 6; September, 2011)

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Ready in: 25 min
Serves: 6

Ingredients:
9 large, fresh, black, Mission figs- stemmed and halved
18 (1/2" thin) strips prosciutto (about 3 oz.)
3 T. Gorgonzola cheese
18 large walnut pieces- toasted

Directions:
- Preheat broiler
- Cover large, rimmed baking sheet with foil
- Wrap each fig half with 1 prosciutto strip and place on prepared baking sheet
- Broil until prosciutto chars slightly on edges, about 1 1/2 min
- Turn figs
- Broil about 1 1/2 min longer, watching closely to prevent burning
- Place 1/2 tsp. Gorgonzola atop each fig half
- Top each with walnut piece
- Serve warm or at room temperature