Indulge your taste buds with a delightful journey to the Mediterranean, where ripe figs, lusciously caramelized under a broiler, take center stage. This medley of flavors and textures is brought to life with a warm, creamy ricotta cheese, adding a touch of richness and decadence. A drizzle of sweet honey, like a golden nectar, enhances the natural flavors of the figs, creating a harmonious balance between sweet and savory.
Accompanying this main dish are two tantalizing variations that offer unique flavor profiles. The first, a Broiled Fig and Prosciutto Crostini, combines the sweet and savory elements of the main dish with the salty crunch of prosciutto, while the Broiled Fig and Goat Cheese Salad offers a lighter, refreshing option, where the tangy goat cheese complements the sweetness of the figs.
FRESH FIGS WITH RICOTTA AND HONEY
Fresh figs with ricotta and honey make a stunning, sophisticated, simple solution to a summer dessert. The figs are stuffed with creamy ricotta, drizzled with honey, and sprinkled with pistachios and mint. Idyllic for when you simply can't get enough figs during their short season and want to flaunt their lovely taste and texture.
Provided by Leah Koenig
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Using a sharp knife, split each fig down the middle, starting at the tapered stem and slicing down to the broad bottom, being careful not to cut all the way through the fig and stopping about 1/4 inch from the bottom of the fig.
- Scatter the pistachios in a shallow bowl or on a small plate. Drizzle the honey on a small plate.
- Using the tip of a smallish spoon, fill the split center of each fig with a generous dollop of ricotta.
- Gently grasp each fig by its sides but without tightly squeezing it. Dip the fig, bottom first, in the honey and then in the pistachios. Arrange the figs on a large plate or platter.
- Drizzle the figs with additional honey to taste and, if desired, sprinkle with the fresh mint. Serve as soon as you can...as if you could resist doing anything else. Originally published September 20, 2011.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 portion, Calories 206 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Sodium 29 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 26 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g
HONEY-BROILED FIGS WITH RICOTTA RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by รก-174535
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler and position a rack 6 inches from the heat. In a food processor, combine the ricotta with the 2 tablespoons of honey and puree until very smooth. Arrange the figs cut side up on a rimmed baking sheet. Dollop 2 teaspoons of the ricotta puree on each fig and lightly drizzle with honey. Broil for about 2 minutes, until just browned in spots and the ricotta is barely melted; serve warm or at room temperature.
ROASTED FIGS WITH FRESH RICOTTA
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Put the figs, cut side up, in a baking dish. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat, and whisk in the honey, cinnamon and salt. Drizzle the hot honey butter over the figs and roast in oven until very soft, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Divide the fresh ricotta or fat free yogurt among 4 serving dishes and top with the warm figs and sauce. Enjoy!
- Cook's Note: These hot figs are really great over mixed greens or even on a toasted baguette as a crostini!
GRILLED FIGS WITH HONEY RICOTTA
Sprinkled with brown sugar, the figs are grilled for several minutes until they are tender and exploding with flavor and then paired with a dollop of creamy honey ricotta. Adapted from About.com.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Cheese
Time 15m
Yield 4-5
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pre-heat the grill.
- Trim fig stems, if any, and cut figs in half length-ways.
- Lightly butter a shallow baking dish. Place the figs curved side down in the dish. Sprinkle each fig with a little brown sugar. Sprinkle nuts over figs, if using.
- Grill figs for about 3-4 minutes or until the sugar starts to bubble.
- Meanwhile, combine ricotta and honey in a bowl and stir until smooth and creamy.
- Remove figs from the oven and gently place on serving plates with a dollop of honey ricotta.
- Garnish with mint leaves and serve. Enjoy!
BROILED RIPE FIGS WITH WARM RICOTTA AND HONEY
Yield serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler, setting the rack as high as possible.
- In a small bowl, combine the ricotta, honey, and salt.
- Sprinkle the sugar on a small plate and dip each fig half, cut side down, into it, coating the entire surface with a thin, even layer. Place the figs, sugar side up, on a baking sheet and place it under the broiler. Broil for 4 to 6 minutes, or until all the sugar is completely melted and dark brown. Watch closely!
- Serve with the ricotta mixture and an additional drizzle of honey
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use ripe, in-season figs.
- If you can't find fresh figs, you can use dried figs, but be sure to soak them in warm water for at least 30 minutes before using.
- To make sure the ricotta is smooth, be sure to strain it through a fine-mesh sieve before using.
- If you don't have a broiler, you can cook the figs in a preheated oven at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until they are softened and slightly caramelized.
- Serve the figs immediately with the warm ricotta and honey.
Conclusion:
This broiled ripe figs with warm ricotta and honey is a simple but elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The figs are soft and caramelized, the ricotta is creamy and smooth, and the honey adds a touch of sweetness. This dessert is sure to impress your guests, and it is also a healthy and delicious way to enjoy fresh figs.
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