VANILLA PORT POACHED FIGS WITH HONEY CREAM

Vanilla Port Poached Figs with Honey Cream image

Fresh figs poached in a rich reduction of port wine, spices, and orange zest. Served with honey-scented whipped 'sour' cream.

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Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Fig Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

12 fresh figs
½ cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup honey
pinch of salt
1 ½ cups port
2 cinnamon sticks
2 peppercorns
2 whole cloves
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 lemon, zested
1 orange, zested
fresh mint

Steps:

Trim a small piece from the bottom of each fig so they stand up straight. Remove stems, and score a 1/4 inch "X" into the top of each fig. Set aside.
In a bowl, beat whipping cream together with sour cream until stiff peaks form. (This can be done either by hand, or with an electric mixer.) Gently fold in 1/4 cup of honey and a pinch of salt. Cover, and refrigerate.
Pour port into a small saucepan over medium high heat. Add cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, cloves, 1 tablespoon honey, vanilla extract, balsamic vinegar, and lemon and orange zests. Stir to dissolve honey and blend flavors. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for up to 30 minutes, or as time allows, being careful not to reduce liquid too much. Place figs upright in pan, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
To serve, place a spoonful of honey cream in the center of each plate. Arrange 3 figs around the cream, and drizzle with a small amount of poaching liquid. Tuck a sprig of mint into the slit on the top of each fig. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.8 calories, Carbohydrate 66.5 g, Cholesterol 53.4 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 75.7 mg, Sugar 54.6 g