GRILLED FIGS WITH HONEY RICOTTA

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Sprinkled with brown sugar, the figs are grilled for several minutes until they are tender and exploding with flavor and then paired with a dollop of creamy honey ricotta. Adapted from About.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 4-5

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 -10 fresh figs
1 -2 tablespoon macadamia nuts, chopped (or almonds chopped)
2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup of fresh ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
8 -10 mint leaves (to garnish) (optional)

Steps:

  • Pre-heat the grill.
  • Trim fig stems, if any, and cut figs in half length-ways.
  • Lightly butter a shallow baking dish. Place the figs curved side down in the dish. Sprinkle each fig with a little brown sugar. Sprinkle nuts over figs, if using.
  • Grill figs for about 3-4 minutes or until the sugar starts to bubble.
  • Meanwhile, combine ricotta and honey in a bowl and stir until smooth and creamy.
  • Remove figs from the oven and gently place on serving plates with a dollop of honey ricotta.
  • Garnish with mint leaves and serve. Enjoy!

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