Marsala-fried figs with whipped vanilla mascarpone and toasted almonds
By OcadoLifeGreat for using up ripe fruit, this recipe also works well with plums and nectarines.Time and servings
Ingredients
8 total- 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
5 stepsStep 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.