Baked Figs with Mozzarella and Bacon

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Sweet figs, molten mozzarella and crisp bacon create a warm starter that balances salty, creamy and fruity flavours in one bite.

Serves: 4 people

Preparation time: 30 min

Ingredients

• Fresh figs – 8
• Mozzarella – 125 g
• Thin bacon slices – 8
• Balsamic vinegar – 1 tbsp
• Honey – 1 tsp
• Black pepper – to taste
• Rocket – a handful

Method

1. Cut the figs crosswise without slicing all the way through and add a small drizzle of balsamic into each one.
2. Tuck a piece of mozzarella into every fig and wrap each fruit with a slice of bacon.
3. Bake until the bacon is crisp and the cheese softens into the centre.
4. Finish with a tiny drizzle of honey and serve on a little bed of rocket for freshness.