Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our exquisite Baked Figs with Chopped Pistachios in Mascarpone, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish combines the natural sweetness of fresh figs with the nutty crunch of chopped pistachios, all enveloped in a creamy and velvety mascarpone filling. Our curated collection of recipes offers variations to suit every palate, from a classic preparation to a delightful vegan rendition. Embark on a flavor adventure as we guide you through the steps to create this stunning dessert, perfect for any occasion.
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BAKED FIGS WITH GRAPPA
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- With a paring knife, partially cut open the figs in half making sure to keep the fig intact. Add 1 to 2 almonds in each fig and press together to close.
- Place the figs in a baking dish and sprinkle with sugar. Add the remaining almonds and grappa to the baking dish. Bake the figs for 20 minutes, or until the figs are slightly golden.
BAKED FIGS
This recipe for baked figs is courtesy of David Tanis and should be used in his Double Duck Breasts recipe, which can be found in his cookbook, "A Platter of Figs and Other Recipes."
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Place thyme sprigs in the bottom of a medium shallow baking dish. Place figs, cut side up, in baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Transfer to oven and bake until figs are puffy and juicy, about 20 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
SPICED BAKED FIGS WITH GINGER MASCARPONE
This dish makes the perfect ending to a relaxed dinner party, special yet stress-free
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dessert, Dinner
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Lay the figs in an ovenproof roasting dish, dot over the butter and drizzle with honey. Sprinkle over the sugar and cinnamon, then pour over the orange juice and mix lightly. Nestle the star anise amongst the figs and roast for 15-20 minutes.
- When ready to serve, mix the ginger and syrup through the mascarpone. Place 4 fig halves, drizzled with syrup, on a plate with a dollop of mascarpone and some shortbread fingers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 33 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 32 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.22 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Choose ripe, plump figs for the best flavor and texture.
- Use a sharp knife to score the figs, as this will help the honey and spices penetrate the fruit.
- If you don't have mascarpone cheese, you can substitute a mixture of cream cheese and sour cream.
- If you don't have chopped pistachios, you can use another type of nut, such as walnuts or almonds.
- Serve the baked figs warm or at room temperature.
Conclusion:
Baked figs with chopped pistachios in mascarpone cheese is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for a special occasion. The figs are soft and juicy, the mascarpone cheese is creamy and rich, and the pistachios add a nice crunch and nutty flavor. This dessert is sure to impress your guests!
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