Categories: Appetizers 
      Yield: 1 servings 
  
  
      Ripe fresh purple figs with rosy centers and luscious fresh green figs 
  can make perfect cocktail fare.  Allow 1 fig, quartered, for each guest. 
  For each fig, cut 2 thin slices of prosciutto lengthwise into halves. Wrap 
  a half slice around each fig quarter so that it looks like a rose. To 
  serve, sprinkle with fresh lime juice and freshly ground black pepper. 
  Garnish with fresh mint sprigs. 
        Another favorite:  Slice each fig lengthwise into halves, 1 fig per 
  person.  Into each half, spoon 1 teaspoon of Pecan Cream Cheese (see 
  below).  Sprinkle with finely chopped pecans. PECAN CREAM CHEESE 1/2 cup 
  shelled pecans 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1. Chop pecans coarsely in a 
  food processor fitted with a steel blade. 2. Add softened cream cheese and 
  process until smooth.  Scrape out with a rubber spatula, cover, and 
  refrigerate until ready to use. Makes 1 cup.