Spiced Baked Figs With Ginger Mascarpone
Delight your senses with this delectable recipe showcasing the natural sweetness of figs, enhanced by a medley of flavors. Roasted to perfection with a hint of cinnamon, honey, and orange juice, these figs are a symphony of taste and texture. Served alongside a creamy mascarpone infused with stem ginger and ginger syrup, this dish is a delightful balance of sweet and tangy notes. Enjoy the warm, comforting goodness of these roasted figs paired with crunchy shortbread for a truly decadent dessert experience.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 8 figs , halved
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp clear honey
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 2 star anise
- shortbread fingers, to serve
- 1 ball stem ginger , very finely chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger syrup from the jar
- ½ a 250g tub mascarpone
Instructions
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Lay the figs in an ovenproof roasting dish, dot over the butter and drizzle with honey. Sprinkle over the sugar and cinnamon, then pour over the orange juice and mix lightly. Nestle the star anise amongst the figs and roast for 15-20 minutes.
- When ready to serve, mix the ginger and syrup through the mascarpone. Place 4 fig halves, drizzled with syrup, on a plate with a dollop of mascarpone and some shortbread fingers.
Cook Time
20M
Prep Time
PT3M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 327 calories
- Fat Content: 21 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 2 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 33 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 32 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 2 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 3 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.22 milligram of sodium
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