BLACK MISSION FIGS WITH TOASTED PISTACHIOS AND WHIPPED MASCARPONE

Black Mission Figs with Toasted Pistachios and Whipped Mascarpone image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups mascarpone cheese
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 fresh Black Mission figs
3 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup fresh chervil leaves
1/2 cup chopped pistachios, toasted
1 1/2 teaspoons fleur de sel

Steps:

In a medium bowl, whisk together mascarpone and olive oil; season with salt and pepper; transfer to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/4-inch round tip. Set aside.
Remove a very thin slice from the bottom of each fig so that it stands upright. Trim the stem end so the tops are flat. Halve figs horizontally.
Pipe 1 tablespoon filling on the top side of each fig half; top each with a chervil leaf. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with chopped pistachios and fleur de sel; serve.