Pickled Fig, Robiola, & Pistachio Oil Crostini

Well..this is not my standard type of recipe but I LOVE IT! It's delicious and light and great for parties. I hope you guys enjoy them as much I do! 


Ingredients

• ~12 slices ciabatta bread~1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• ~2 tablespoons sugar
• ~6 dried figs
• ~1/4 cup water
• ~2 tablespoons pistachios, toasted and shelled
• ~1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• ~Robiola cheese

Step 1: Combine red wine vinegar, sugar, and dried figs with 1/4 cup water in a saucepan; bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and let sit until figs soften, about 30 minutes.

Step 2: Halve figs lengthwise. (Alternatively, use 6 fresh figs and halve lengthwise.)

Step 3: Finely crush pistachios and combine with extra-virgin olive oil.

Grill bread slices. Smear room-temperature Robiola cheese onto warm toasts. Top with halved figs. Drizzle with pistachio oil

Enjoy!
~Lena