Pancetta Crisps with Goat Cheese and Figs

By cprzybyl

Ingredients

• 12 thin pancetta slices
• 12 arugula leaves
• 12 teaspoons soft fresh goat cheese
• Fig jam or preserves
• 6 fresh figs or 6 plump dried Mission figs, halved, or 12 small fresh persimmon wedges
• Chopped fresh thyme

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400F. Place pancetta in single layer on large rimmed baking sheet. Bake until crisp, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool 15 minutes; transfer to platter. Top each slice with 1 arugula leaf, 1 teaspoon goat cheese, 1/4 teaspoon jam, and 1 fig half or persimmon wedge; sprinkle with thyme and freshly ground pepper.