Category: Vegetarian Appetizer | Servings: 4 | Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 4 slices of rustic country-style bread
   
• 200 g (7 oz) fresh robiola cheese
   
• 2 ripe figs
   
• 2 teaspoons wildflower or acacia honey
   
• Freshly ground black pepper
   
• Extra virgin olive oil

Preparation:

1. Toast the bread
   Place the bread slices in a hot pan or under the grill and toast until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Let them cool slightly before topping.
    

2. Spread the robiola
   Generously spread fresh robiola cheese over each warm crostino. The creaminess of robiola acts as the perfect base for sweet and savory pairings.
    

3. Add fresh figs
   Slice the ripe figs thinly and lay 2–3 slices over the cheese. Make sure the figs are soft and sweet for the best flavor.
    

4. Drizzle with honey
   Drizzle each crostino with a small amount of wildflower or acacia honey. The floral sweetness balances the saltiness of the cheese and enhances the figs.
    

5. Season with black pepper
   Add a generous twist of freshly ground black pepper. This sharp note creates contrast and ties beautifully with the creamy cheese and the herbal profile of a dry white wine or pilsner.
    

6. Finish with olive oil
   Right before serving, finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil to bring everything together and add shine.

Why it pairs well:: the black pepper bridges the freshness of the hops and the sweetness of the honey, while the fresh cheese and figs soften and round out the drinking experience.