SALTED CARAMEL & DARK CHOCOLATE FIGS

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Here's a special appetizer that won't last long! Fruit, caramel and rich dark chocolate add a sweet touch to this grown-up dipped fruit. -Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 large toothpicks
12 dried figs
4 ounces fresh goat cheese
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 package (11 ounces) Kraft caramel bits
2 tablespoons water
1/3 cup finely chopped almonds
1-1/2 cups dark chocolate chips, melted
Coarse sea salt

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside., Insert a toothpick into each fig. Make a 1/2-in. cut on the side of each fig. Combine the cheese, honey and vinegar in a small bowl. Transfer to a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of bag. Pipe cheese mixture into figs., Melt caramels and water in a microwave; stir until smooth. Dip each fig into caramel; turn to coat. Place on prepared pan; let stand until set., Place almonds in a small shallow bowl. Dip bottom third of each fig into melted chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Dip into almonds and sprinkle with salt. Return to pan; let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Lani Jose
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted chopped walnuts with chopped pecans. They were still great.


Bishal Subba
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These figs were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


Adil Chowdhury
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I love how these figs look! They're so elegant and perfect for a special occasion.


Charel Coleman
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These figs are so delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again and again.


Dj Willy
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I made these figs for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone was asking for the recipe.


Arfon Owen
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These figs are a bit pricey, but they're worth it for a special occasion.


Matbob231
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I'm not a big fan of figs, but I really enjoyed these. The caramel and chocolate coating was amazing.


Wekesa Benard
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These figs are so easy to make, but they look like they took a lot of effort. They're perfect for impressing guests.


Abdulahi Maslah
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I love the combination of salty and sweet in these figs. They're the perfect balance.


Nonie rose Milaor
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These figs are so rich and decadent. They're perfect for a special treat.


Budh Gurung
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I made these figs for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Liyun Xiao
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted chopped walnuts with chopped pecans. They were still great.


Lala Afghan
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I had some trouble finding figs, but it was worth the effort. These were delicious!


kym marriott
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These figs were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


Rick D'Aguanno
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I love how these figs look! They're so elegant and perfect for a special occasion.


Dylan Scott
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These figs were so easy to make and they turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making them again.


Terri Harrison
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I'm not usually a fan of figs, but these were amazing! The combination of salty caramel and dark chocolate was perfect.


Deny Antic
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These salted caramel dark chocolate figs were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.