VANILLA PORT POACHED FIGS WITH HONEY CREAM
Fresh figs poached in a rich reduction of port wine, spices, and orange zest. Served with honey-scented whipped 'sour' cream.
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Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Fig Dessert Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Trim a small piece from the bottom of each fig so they stand up straight. Remove stems, and score a 1/4 inch "X" into the top of each fig. Set aside.
- In a bowl, beat whipping cream together with sour cream until stiff peaks form. (This can be done either by hand, or with an electric mixer.) Gently fold in 1/4 cup of honey and a pinch of salt. Cover, and refrigerate.
- Pour port into a small saucepan over medium high heat. Add cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, cloves, 1 tablespoon honey, vanilla extract, balsamic vinegar, and lemon and orange zests. Stir to dissolve honey and blend flavors. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for up to 30 minutes, or as time allows, being careful not to reduce liquid too much. Place figs upright in pan, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
- To serve, place a spoonful of honey cream in the center of each plate. Arrange 3 figs around the cream, and drizzle with a small amount of poaching liquid. Tuck a sprig of mint into the slit on the top of each fig. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.8 calories, Carbohydrate 66.5 g, Cholesterol 53.4 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 75.7 mg, Sugar 54.6 g
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[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The figs are always perfectly poached and the honey cream is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe!
Amy Montalvan
[email protected]I made these figs for a potluck and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them. They're a great way to impress your friends and family.
Syed Mahtib
[email protected]These figs were delicious! I loved the combination of the sweet figs, the tart port wine, and the creamy honey cream. I will definitely be making these again.
Lois Sandall
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of port wine, but I still enjoyed these figs. The poaching process mellowed out the flavor of the wine, and the honey cream helped to balance it out. I would definitely make these again.
Jules Peters
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up ripe figs. I had a bunch of figs that were about to go bad, so I decided to try this recipe. I'm so glad I did! The figs were delicious and the honey cream was the perfect finishing touch.
Rabbi Shikdar
[email protected]I made these figs for a dinner party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I especially liked the way the port wine flavor came through in the sauce.
Hk gameng YT
[email protected]These figs were a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best poached figs he's ever had. I think next time I'll use a sweeter variety of fig.
ENI SAMSON ELUU (Sammy Jay)
[email protected]I love poached figs, and this recipe is one of my favorites. The port wine adds a lovely depth of flavor, and the honey cream is a delicious and elegant finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe!
Richards Blessing
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The figs were plump and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and it was the perfect dessert.
AR BADSHAH
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of figs, but these were surprisingly delicious. The poaching process really brought out their natural sweetness, and the honey cream was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making these again!
Malik Shahbaz
[email protected]These poached figs were an absolute delight! The vanilla and port flavors perfectly complemented each other, and the honey cream added a touch of sweetness that balanced out the tartness of the figs. I will definitely be making this recipe again.