Walnut and Ricotta Stuffed Figs |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Baked and filled figs with a caremel sauce drizzled over the top. Make a great dinner party menu addition Gluten-free too Ingredients:
8 medium figs |
1/4 cup roasted walnut, coarsely chopped (25 grams) |
1/2 cup ricotta cheese (120 grams) |
1 tablespoon caster sugar |
1/3 cup pouring cream (80 mls) |
30 g butter |
1/3 cup brown sugar, firmly oacked (75 grams) |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 180°C or 160°C if fan-forced.
2. Cut the figs, from the top, into quarters. Be careful not to cut all the way through. Open slightly ( to look like a flower) . Place on a baking tray.
3. Combine the nuts, cheese and sugar in a small bowl. Divide the mixture and place into the top of the opened figs.
4. Cook figs, uncovered, about 10 minutes - or until the figs are heated thru.
5. Meanwhile, combine the sauce, butter and brown sugar in a small saucepan. Stir over heat until the sugar dissolves. Simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes.
6. To assemble- place 2 figs in each serving dish. Drizzle over the caramel sauce.
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