Savory Pies- Prosciutto Wrapped Fig Hand Pies with Pecans & Gorgonzola Cheese Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- Prosciutto Wrapped Fig and Pecan Hand Pies with Gorgonzola makes 8 CLICK here for a printable recipe
- 2 1/2 c all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling surface
- 1 t kosher salt
- 8 oz (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/4 c ice water
- 5 oz pecan pieces, shelled
- 3 T olive oil
- 0.5 t lemon zest
- 1/2 t thyme leaves, minced
- 1 pn each salt and pepper
- 8 sli prosciutto
- 8 whole figs, stem end trimmed
- 4 oz gorgonzola, crumbled
- honey, as needed
- 1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 102g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 350 | |
| Calories from Fat 213 | 61% |
| Total Fat 24.41g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat 12.21g | 49% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium 342mg | 14% |
| Potassium 162mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 28.36g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.3g | 8% |
| Sugars 6.71g | 4% |
| Protein 5.93g | 9% |
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