Marsala-fried figs with whipped vanilla mascarpone and toasted almonds
By OcadoLife
Published on 09 December 2021
Great for using up ripe fruit, this recipe also works well with plums and nectarines. Time and servings
20 minsTotal time
4Servings
10 minsPrep time
10 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 30 g of sliced almonds
- 1 tbsp of icing sugar
- 1 tsp of vanilla paste
- 15 g of butter
- 8 ripe figs, cut in half
- 1 tsp of runny honey
- 4 tbsp of marsala wine
- 100 g of mascarpone cheese
Method
Step 1
Place a frying pan over a low-medium heat and add the almonds. Toast for 4-5 mins, turning every so often, until golden. Remove and keep to one side.Step 2
Spoon the mascarpone into a mixing bowl and add the icing sugar and vanilla paste. Use electric beaters to whip the mascarpone for about 2 mins (or 5 mins by hand), until light and fluffy.Step 3
Return the frying pan to the heat and add the butter. Once foaming, add the figs, rounded-side down, and fry for 1 min. Add the honey to the pan and flip the figs over. Fry for 1 min, then pour over the marsala. Allow to bubble for 1 min or so, until syrupy. Remove from the heat.Step 4
Spoon the mascarpone into bowls or dessert plates and add the figs with some of the sticky pan sauce. To finish, sprinkle over the almonds and serve immediately.Step 5
Leftover tip: Any leftovers could be served with pancakes for an indulgent breakfast. Mascarpone left in the tub can be stirred through pasta, dolloped onto pizza or served alongside other fruits.