Just the thought makes our mouths water 🤤. This recipe is pure Spanish elegance on a plate: simple, colourful, and the perfect way to impress your guests with a gourmet touch.
Ingredients (serves 4)
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4–5 ripe figs (or pears/plums out of season)
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100 g Cebo de Campo Ibérico ham, thinly sliced
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80 g Manchego cheese (curado), shaved
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A handful of fresh arugula
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Aroma Ibérico extra virgin olive oil
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(Optional) Toasted pine nuts for garnish
Step by step
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Figs as the base
Slice the figs thinly or gently press them with a fork to form a juicy base on a large plate. -
Add the ham
Arrange the thin slices of Cebo de Campo Ibérico ham on top. The saltiness perfectly balances the natural sweetness of the fruit. -
The Manchego cheese
Shave very thin slices of Manchego cheese and scatter them over the carpaccio. -
Fresh arugula
Add a few arugula leaves for freshness, colour, and a hint of bitterness. -
Final touch
Drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil and top with toasted pine nuts for crunch and a gourmet finish.
✨ Why this recipe works
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Balanced flavours: sweet, salty, intense, fresh.
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Quick & easy: ready in less than 10 minutes.
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Versatile: ideal as a starter, light snack, or part of a tapas/cheese board.
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Beautiful presentation with a guaranteed wow-effect.
Aroma Ibérico tip
At Aroma Ibérico you can find everything for this recipe:
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Cebo de Campo Ibérico ham
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Manchego cheese (curado)
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Organic extra virgin olive oil
👉 Bring a taste of Spain to your table in the easiest, most delicious way.