QUICK FRESH FIG MOUSSE

QUICK FRESH FIG MOUSSE image

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup sliced almonds
1 17.6 ounce container of plain Greek strained yogurt (whole milk or non fat)
1 8 ounce container of mascarpone cheese
8 whole fresh figs
1/2 cup of honey

Steps:

For Almonds: Toast all the sliced almonds in a cast iron pan over medium to low heat. Stir occasionally until both sides of the almonds are a golden brown. Approximately 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and pour contents into a glass bowl. Set aside. For Figs: Over a wooden cutting board cut fresh figs into fourths. Put them in a bowl and set aside. For Mousse: In a medium sized metal bowl fold the mascarpone cheese into the Greek yogurt until incorporated. Divide mousse among 6 glasses or bowls. Spoon figs atop the mousse. Generously sprinkle the toasted almonds over the figs and lastly drizzle honey over the figs and mousse until recipient says stop.