Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  8                     baguette slices -- (1/3-inch-thick)
     1/3           cup  crumbled gorgonzola cheese -- room temperature
  1         tablespoon  butter -- room temperature
  3              large  fresh ripe figs cut into thin wedges
  2          teaspoons  olive oil preferably extra-virgin

Preparation:

Preheat broiler. Arrange baguette slices on baking sheet. Broil until lightly toasted on 1 side. Mash crumbled Gorgonzola and 1 tablespoon butter in small bowl until smooth. Spread Gorgonzola mixture evenly over untoasted side of baguette slices. Top with figs. Drizzle oil over figs. Broil until Gorgonzola mixture bubbles around edges, about 3 minutes. Transfer crostini to platter and serve. Makes 8.

Nutritional Information:

98 Calories (kcal); 4g Total Fat; (32% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 13g Carbohydrate; 8mg Cholesterol; 230mg Sodium