Grilled Figs With Honey Ricotta

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 8 -10 fresh figs
• 1 -2 tablespoon macadamia nuts, chopped (or almonds chopped)
• 2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 cup of fresh ricotta cheese
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 8 -10 mint leaves (to garnish) (optional)

Recipe

• 1 pre-heat the grill.
• 2 trim fig stems, if any, and cut figs in half length-ways.
• 3 lightly butter a shallow baking dish. place the figs curved side down in the dish. sprinkle each fig with a little brown sugar. sprinkle nuts over figs, if using.
• 4 grill figs for about 3-4 minutes or until the sugar starts to bubble.
• 5 meanwhile, combine ricotta and honey in a bowl and stir until smooth and creamy.
• 6 remove figs from the oven and gently place on serving plates with a dollop of honey ricotta.
• 7 garnish with mint leaves and serve. enjoy!