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Honey Roasted Figs Recipe with Mascarpone Whipped Cream

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An easy and elegant dessert featuring caramelized honey roasted figs paired with silky mascarpone whipped cream, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself.

Ingredients

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  • 12 medium-sized ripe fresh figs, halved
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey
  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 8 ounces (225 g) mascarpone cheese, chilled
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream, cold
  • 2 tablespoons (15 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • Zest of 1 small lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Rinse and gently pat dry the figs. Cut each fig in half lengthwise and place cut-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, melted butter, and ground cinnamon until smooth.
  4. Brush the figs generously with the honey butter mixture, coating the cut surfaces evenly.
  5. Roast the figs in the oven for 15-20 minutes until softened, bubbling, and caramelized. Watch closely after 15 minutes to prevent burning.
  6. While figs roast, combine mascarpone cheese, cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest in a chilled mixing bowl.
  7. Whip the mascarpone mixture with an electric mixer or whisk on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes. Avoid overwhipping.
  8. Remove figs from oven and let cool slightly for 5 minutes.
  9. Serve warm figs with a dollop of mascarpone whipped cream on top or on the side. Optionally drizzle extra honey over the figs.

Notes

Use ripe but firm figs for best caramelization. Chill mascarpone and bowl before whipping to achieve fluffy cream. Watch figs closely after 15 minutes to avoid burning. Overwhipping mascarpone cream causes separation. Leftover mascarpone cream can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 day and re-whipped before serving. Dried figs can be used if softened first but will roast faster and have a chewier texture. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and mascarpone with a cashew-based alternative.

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