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Mission Figs with Whisky Caramel and Ricotta

A light, elegantly rustic, and delicious dish, perfect for when you really want a bit of dessert but you don't want to spend all night in the kitchen.
Course Dessert
Cuisine European, Italian, Miscellaneous
Keyword easy, figs with caramel, figs with ricotta, healthy, simple
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 410kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 small black mission figs halved (about 300 g)
  • 2 tbsp scotch whiskey
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup water
  • pinch salt
  • 300 g ricotta

Instructions

  • Halve figs and set them aside.
  • Spread the sugar evenly in a large, heavy-bottomed pan and heat on the stovetop over medium-high heat. Once the sugar darkens and begins to melt and bubble at the edges, add the whisky, vanilla, water, and salt to the pan. The caramel should sizzle dramatically. Once it settles down a little, stir gently, and reduce the heat to a very low setting.
  • Place the figs, cut-side down, into the caramel in the pan. Allow them to cook a little by sitting in the hot caramel for about 1 minute.
  • Spoon portions of ricotta into individual bowls. Gently remove the figs from the pan and arrange them on the ricotta. Pour hot caramel from the pan over the figs and the ricotta. Serve immediately.

Notes

Note: this type of caramel will solidify quite a bit as it cools, so don't expect a soft, goeey sauce. If you want a runnier, more flowing caramel sauce, add 2 tbsp of butter to the hot sugar along with the liquid ingredients and (optionally) 1 tbsp of cream after the mixture has stopped sizzling so vigorously.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 182mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Calcium: 360mg | Iron: 2.3mg