Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our mascarpone-filled figs or apricots, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These sweet and savory treats are handcrafted with fresh figs or apricots, stuffed with a creamy mascarpone filling, and drizzled with a luscious amaretto sauce. Discover the art of creating these delectable delicacies with our step-by-step recipes, tailored for both figs and apricots. Embark on this culinary adventure and impress your loved ones with these exquisite treats, perfect for any special occasion or an indulgent snack.
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POACHED APRICOTS WITH PISTACHIO AND AMARETTO MASCARPONE
This dessert, which manages to be both rich and wonderfully refreshing, requires very little effort. Make sure, though, that you use apricots that are at their very best. Other light dessert wines can be used instead of Sauternes.
Provided by Yotam Ottolenghi
Categories parfaits and trifles, dessert
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Poach the apricots: Add Sauternes, lime half, vanilla, sugar and 3 tablespoons/40 milliliters water to a saucepan just big enough to hold the apricot halves in one layer. Place the pan over high heat and cook until the sugar has melted and the liquid boils.
- Remove the pan from the heat and place the apricots in the hot liquid, cut sides down. Leave them to poach in the residual heat until they are soft but still hold their shape (20 to 40 minutes, depending on how ripe they are) flipping them every 10 minutes. Set the apricots aside to cool slightly. (If not serving immediately, transfer the apricots to a covered container and refrigerate until needed.) Squeeze the lime into the syrup and then discard it; return the saucepan with the syrup to medium-high heat and simmer until reduced to about 1/4 cup/70 milliliters, 5 to 6 minutes. Set aside at room temperature until needed.
- Prepare the mascarpone mixture: Combine pistachios, amaretti cookies and sugar. Add three-quarters of this mixture to a bowl with the mascarpone and mix it all together until combined, then fold in the cream.
- To serve, divide the apricots and the amaretti cream between four bowls. Pour the syrup over the apricots and sprinkle the remaining amaretti and pistachio crumble over the cream. Finish with orange blossom water and lime zest and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 595, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 19 grams, Sodium 312 milligrams, Sugar 35 grams
MASCARPONE-FILLED FIGS OR APRICOTS WITH AMARETTO
Figs stuffed with mascarpone cheese are a classic late-summer dessert in Italy. If you can't find mascarpone, substitute with cream cheese.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Blend mascarpone, sour cream and confectioners' sugar in food processor until smooth.
- Cut deep slit in each fig; squeeze gently to open; spoon cheese mixture into each fig or mound on each apricot half; sprinkle with nuts, then cinnamon; drizzle amaretto over and serve.
APRICOTS WITH MASCARPONE CREAM
Fresh ripe apricots stuffed with a slightly sweetened mascarpone cheese drizzled with a sweet honey balsamic sauce. You can use a piping bag for the cream to make this look extra fancy
Provided by Michelle Berger
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Beat the cream in a chilled bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Beat in the sugar and set aside. In another bowl, whip the mascarpone cheese with an electric mixer until very soft; beat in the apricot nectar, vanilla extract, and cardamom. Gently fold the mascarpone mixture into the whipped cream.
- Place the apricot preserves and honey into a microwave-safe bowl and heat in microwave oven until warm but not hot, about 30 seconds. Mix well and stir the balsamic vinegar into the honey mixture.
- Stuff each apricot half with a dollop of the mascarpone cream and place the filled apricot halves on a serving dish. Drizzle the fruit and plate with balsamic sauce and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 58.3 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 23.2 mg, Sugar 20.7 g
Tips:
- Choose ripe, firm figs or apricots for best results.
- Make sure to cut the figs or apricots in half lengthwise, not all the way through.
- Use a small spoon to carefully stuff the mascarpone filling into the figs or apricots.
- Be careful not to overstuff the figs or apricots, or they may burst open during baking.
- Bake the figs or apricots until they are tender and slightly caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.
- Serve the figs or apricots warm or at room temperature, drizzled with amaretto syrup.
Conclusion:
Mascarpone-filled figs or apricots with amaretto are a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making them a great option for busy hosts. The combination of sweet, juicy figs or apricots, creamy mascarpone cheese, and nutty amaretto syrup is sure to please everyone at your table.
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