Mascarpone-filled Figs or Apricots With Amaretto |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Figs stuffed with mascarpone cheese are a classic late-summer dessert in Italy. If you can't find mascarpone, substitute with cream cheese. Ingredients:
3 ounces mascarpone cheese or 3 ounces cream cheese |
2 tablespoons sour cream |
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar |
6 fresh figs or 6 canned apricot halves, drained,patted dry |
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted |
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1 1/2 tablespoons amaretto or 1 1/2 tablespoons brandy |
Directions:
1. Blend mascarpone, sour cream and confectioners’ sugar in food processor until smooth.
2. 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.
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