Best 3 Stuffed Fresh Figs Recipes

STUFFED FRESH FIGS

Steps:

• Mash the ripest fig on a plate with the honey, using a fork; set aside.
• Trim stems from remaining figs with a sharp knife, then cut a deep "X" in the top of each, making sure not to cut all the way through to the bottom. Gently spread each fig apart with your fingertips to make "petals."
• Combine ricotta cheese and almonds in a small bowl. Press mashed fig mixture through a sieve into a cup with the back of a spoon.
• To serve, spoon ricotta mixture into figs. Arrange on a platter and drizzle with fig honey.

ROASTED FRESH FIGS STUFFED WITH FRESH RICOTTA AND WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Scoop out as much of inside of each fig as is possible to maintain a nice solid shell. Wrap each fig with a prosciutto strand. Spoon ricotta into middle of each fig, mounding a little. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes to taste. Drizzle with white balsamic vinegar and then a touch of olive oil. Put into oven-proof pan or dish and broil until top gets a little browned and bubbly, about 7-10 minutes.

STUFFED FRESH FIGS

Steps:

• 1. Wash and trim the stems from your figs. Cut an X in the top of each one.
• 2. Insert an almond (or any other nut you prefer) and a pinch of blue cheese.
• 3. Wrap each fig with a partially cooked 1/2 slice of bacon and secure with a tooth pick.
• 4. Bake for 10 minutes at 350, then broil For 3-5 minutes.