Glazed Figs with Mascarpone Cream |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
2 cups mascarpone |
1/2 cup heavy cream |
2 tablespoons icing sugar (confectioners') |
1/2 cup orange juice |
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar |
1/4 cup sugar |
1/2 teaspoon orange zest |
1 pint fresh figs, halved |
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped |
special equipment: an electric mixer |
Directions:
1. For the cream: In an electric mixer whip the mascarpone until smooth. Continue whipping and slowly add the cream in a steady stream. Add the sugar and whip for 3 minutes.
2. For the figs: In a small pot combine the orange juice, balsamic vinegar, sugar, and zest.
3. Boil over high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Preheat the broiler.
5. Toss the figs with the glaze and spread, cut side up, in a single layer on a baking sheet.
6. Cook under the broiler for 6 to 8 minutes, until lightly caramelized. Serve the warm figs with the mascarpone cream and toasted walnuts.
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