Date and Blue Cheese Bruschetta

1 loaf french bread, sliced into 1/2-inch slices
extra-virgin olive oil
kosher salt
black pepper
8 ounces crumbled blue cheese
12 dates, cut in half w/ pits removed (figs may be substituted if in season)
4 ounces prosciutto

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Brush the slices of bread on both sides with olive oil. Arrange the bread on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes, then turn the slices over and bake for another 5 minutes. Remove the bread from the oven and turn the broiler to high. Season the toasted bread with salt and pepper. Spoon just enough cheese to cover the bread, and place half a date on each slice. Broil the slices for 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese is melted and dates begin to caramelize. Remove from the oven, and layer a piece of prosciutto on each slice. Serve warm.