Desserts

Roasted La Bella Figura® Figs with Mascarpone Cheese, Honey and Hazelnuts

A dreamy, decadent dessert which enhances the natural goodness of figs!

Serves 4.
Prep Time: 10 minutes.
Cooking Time: 10 minutes.

Ingredients

• 8 large ripe La Bella Figura® figs
• 3-4 tbsp runny honey
• 1/2 cup roasted hazelnuts, crushed
• 1 cup mascarpone
• 1 tbsp icing sugar
• 1/3 cup thickened cream
• 1 tsp vanilla essence

Cooking Instructions

• Preheat oven to 200°C (210°C fan-forced) .
• Cut the La Bella Figura® figs halfway down into quarters, leaving the bases intact. Place in a buttered ovenproof dish.
• Drizzle each with about a teaspoon of honey.
• Roast for 10 minutes, or until La Bella Figura® figs are soft.
• While La Bella Figura® figs are roasting, mix mascarpone, thickened cream, icing sugar and vanilla essence and whisk until combined.
• Remove La Bella Figura® figs from oven and spoon a small dollop of mascarpone mix into the centre, topping with crushed hazelnuts and a light drizzle of honey.