FIGS IN MAVRODAPHNE WINE WITH MANOURI CHEESE
This is a 'winter' dessert recipe popular in many of the upscale tavernas in Athens and always offered at the end of a meal. The dried figs are poached in wine and served with fresh manouri cheese, fresh mint (more than just a garnish!), and a drizzle of honey with cinnamon.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Dessert
Time 52m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the figs in a wide saucepan and cover with hot water.
- Soak them for 1 hour.
- Pour in the Mavrodaphne wine and the spices.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 30 minutes, until the figs are very plump and tender.
- Remove the fruit with a slotted spoon, and strain the poaching liquid, discarding the spices and any seeds that may have leaked out from the figs.
- Return the poaching liquid to the pot, add honey, and boil until reduced and thick and the consistency of syrup, about 5-7 minutes.
- Slice the manouri cheese into 1/2-inch rounds, carefully so as to keep the pieces intact.
- Place the cheese slices in one overlapping row on a large platter.
- Place the poached figs evenly over them and pour over the syrup.
- Serve immediately, garnish with mint and a discreet pinch of ground cinnamon, if desired.
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Prosper Chris
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe. It's a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's sure to impress your guests.
BOITUMELO SEGALO
[email protected]This is a really unique and interesting dish. I've never had anything like it before.
Mdshahin Mia
[email protected]I made this dish for a party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Plus
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a light and summery meal. The figs are so refreshing, and the wine and cheese add just the right amount of richness.
Ephraim Museko
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of figs, but I really enjoyed this dish. The wine and cheese really helped to balance out the sweetness of the figs.
esha amir
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and sophisticated, but it's also easy to make.
Knarf Hglahaneerg
[email protected]I love the presentation of this dish. The figs look so beautiful served on top of the cheese and drizzled with the wine sauce.
Tahirul islam
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice, and it's always a hit with my guests.
Sempija Acram
[email protected]I'm definitely going to be making this dish again. It's a new favorite in my household!
Minu Rani
[email protected]I served this dish with a side of roasted vegetables, and it was a perfect meal. The flavors of the figs, wine, and cheese were perfectly complemented by the roasted vegetables.
Harpal Singh
[email protected]The manouri cheese is the perfect finishing touch to this dish. It adds a creamy richness that balances out the sweetness of the figs and the acidity of the wine.
Patricia Bonner
[email protected]I love the way the figs caramelize in the wine. It gives them a wonderful depth of flavor that really shines through in the finished dish.
Albania Al
[email protected]This dish is surprisingly easy to make, and it's a great way to impress your friends and family with something a little different.
Erika Borg
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I did! The figs are perfectly sweet and tender, and the wine and cheese add a lovely richness and depth of flavor.
Sarah Byrd
[email protected]This dish is an absolute must-try! The flavors of the figs, mavrodaphne wine, and manouri cheese blend together perfectly to create a truly unique and unforgettable culinary experience.