Baked Figs With Chopped Pistachios In Mascarpone Recipes

BAKED FIGS WITH GORGONZOLA AND AGED BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Cut figs in half, then stuff with a teaspoon of cheese and cover with 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar. Bake in 350-degree oven until warm, about 3 to 4 minutes. Mix oil and vinegar to make a dressing and toss with the mesclun salad. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the salad on the plate with the figs.

FRESH FIGS WITH MASCARPONE AND WARM SPICED HONEY

Steps:

• Arrange the figs cut-side up among four plates. Use the back of a teaspoon to gently press into the center of the flesh and create a small indentation.
• Add a dollop of mascarpone to the center of each fig half and set plates aside.
• Place honey and spices in a small heat-proof bowl and set over a pan with simmering water. Cook over medium heat, whisking to blend, until the honey is liquefied and warm, 1 to 2 minutes. Drizzle honey over each fig, garnish plates with mint sprigs, and serve immediately.

BLACK MISSION FIGS WITH TOASTED PISTACHIOS AND WHIPPED MASCARPONE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together mascarpone and olive oil; season with salt and pepper; transfer to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/4-inch round tip. Set aside.
• Remove a very thin slice from the bottom of each fig so that it stands upright. Trim the stem end so the tops are flat. Halve figs horizontally.
• Pipe 1 tablespoon filling on the top side of each fig half; top each with a chervil leaf. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with chopped pistachios and fleur de sel; serve.