MASCARPONE-FILLED FIGS OR APRICOTS WITH AMARETTO

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Figs stuffed with mascarpone cheese are a classic late-summer dessert in Italy. If you can't find mascarpone, substitute with cream cheese.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 ounces mascarpone cheese or 3 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
6 fresh figs or 6 canned apricot halves, drained,patted dry
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tablespoons Amaretto or 1 1/2 tablespoons brandy

Steps:

  • Blend mascarpone, sour cream and confectioners' sugar in food processor until smooth.
  • Cut deep slit in each fig; squeeze gently to open; spoon cheese mixture into each fig or mound on each apricot half; sprinkle with nuts, then cinnamon; drizzle amaretto over and serve.

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