Pickled Fig, Robiola, & Pistachio Oil Crostini

Elegant crostini featuring sweet pickled figs atop creamy Robiola cheese, finished with a drizzle of pistachio-infused olive oil. A perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors.

6 servings
1 hr

Ingredients

  • 12 slices ciabatta bread
  • ½ cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 6 whole dried figs
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons pistachios, toasted and shelled
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 ounces Robiola cheese

Cooking Instructions

  1. 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.

    35 min

  2. 2.

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

    5 min

  3. 3.

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

    5 min

  4. 4.

    Grill bread slices.

    5 min

  5. 5.

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

    10 min

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