Ingredients

Preparation 10 minutes, cooking time 5 minutes

4 ripe plums, pitted and halved or quartered
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, at room temperature
8 thin slices French bread, toasted
8 thin slices prosciutto di Parma (about 4 ounces)
Optional garnish: grape clusters and toasted walnut halves

Directions

Preheat broiler. Line broiler pan with foil. Place plum halves on pan; sprinkle with sugar; let stand for 10 minutes. Broil until softened and slightly caramelized, about 5 minutes.

Spread 1 tablespoon Gorgonzola on each toast. On each plate, arrange 2 plum halves, 2 slices prosciutto and two Gorgonzola-topped toasts. Garnish with small grape clusters and toasted walnut halves, if desired. Makes 4 appetizer servings.