SALTED CARAMEL & DARK CHOCOLATE FIGS

Salted Caramel & Dark Chocolate Figs image

Here's a special appetizer that won't last long! Fruit, caramel and rich dark chocolate add a sweet touch to this grown-up dipped fruit. -Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

12 large toothpicks
12 dried figs
4 ounces fresh goat cheese
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 package (11 ounces) Kraft caramel bits
2 tablespoons water
1/3 cup finely chopped almonds
1-1/2 cups dark chocolate chips, melted
Coarse sea salt

Steps:

Line a baking sheet with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside., Insert a toothpick into each fig. Make a 1/2-in. cut on the side of each fig. Combine the cheese, honey and vinegar in a small bowl. Transfer to a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of bag. Pipe cheese mixture into figs., Melt caramels and water in a microwave; stir until smooth. Dip each fig into caramel; turn to coat. Place on prepared pan; let stand until set., Place almonds in a small shallow bowl. Dip bottom third of each fig into melted chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Dip into almonds and sprinkle with salt. Return to pan; let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.