FIGS IN MAVRODAPHNE WINE WITH MANOURI CHEESE
This is a 'winter' dessert recipe popular in many of the upscale tavernas in Athens and always offered at the end of a meal. The dried figs are poached in wine and served with fresh manouri cheese, fresh mint (more than just a garnish!), and a drizzle of honey with cinnamon.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Dessert
Time 52m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the figs in a wide saucepan and cover with hot water.
- Soak them for 1 hour.
- Pour in the Mavrodaphne wine and the spices.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 30 minutes, until the figs are very plump and tender.
- Remove the fruit with a slotted spoon, and strain the poaching liquid, discarding the spices and any seeds that may have leaked out from the figs.
- Return the poaching liquid to the pot, add honey, and boil until reduced and thick and the consistency of syrup, about 5-7 minutes.
- Slice the manouri cheese into 1/2-inch rounds, carefully so as to keep the pieces intact.
- Place the cheese slices in one overlapping row on a large platter.
- Place the poached figs evenly over them and pour over the syrup.
- Serve immediately, garnish with mint and a discreet pinch of ground cinnamon, if desired.
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Bahdur Ali
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Junior Hassan
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Tahanun Ahmad Rafi
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MD Jubayer Ahmed
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Herbertha Herby
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Queen of Beauty
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Elgiva Esau
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Amanda Bohnwagner
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's easy to make and the presentation is beautiful.
Asif Shareef
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of figs, but I loved this dish. The wine sauce and manouri cheese really balanced out the sweetness of the figs.
Aftab Ahmed Tareq
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the colors are so vibrant.
Moosa GTW
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to get kids to eat their fruits.
Suman dev
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a romantic dinner. It's easy to make and the flavors are sure to impress.
Bigboss Shamim
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect with this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were amazing and the presentation was beautiful.
Karan Ramdayal
[email protected]This dish is a great way to showcase fresh figs. The Mavrodaphne wine and manouri cheese really complement the natural sweetness of the figs.
Md. Parves Shikder
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.
Katleho Ndlovu
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this dish. It's easy to make and the ingredients are readily available.
Luthfur Rahman
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes to make when I'm entertaining guests. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Saria Waqas
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the presentation was beautiful.
Kambugu Fenekas
[email protected]This dish was a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors. The figs were perfectly caramelized and the wine sauce was rich and flavorful. The manouri cheese added a nice touch of creaminess and tanginess.