- 8 0z mascarpone cheese
- 2 1/2 tablespoons chocolate liqueur
- 2 1/2 – 3 teaspoons powdered sugar
- Fresh figs, tops sliced off and slit across the top in a cross shape for stuffing (about 1 pound)
- In a small bowl, combine top three ingredients and set aside until ready to use.
- When you cut the figs, make sure not to cut all the way down to the bottom of the fruit. 3/4 of the way down is sufficient.
- Use a pastry bag to stuff the figs or, if you don’t have a pastry kit like me, use a sandwich bag with the end snipped off to do the job. It works just fine!
Ana Helena Campbell says
What a delicate and beautiful dish. Thanks for sharing!
Helen Planchak says
I agree. I have combined mascarpone and figs for years, but usually I put the figs in individual filo pastry shells and fill the shell with Mascarpone. Today, I thought about the addition of chocolate shaving but forgot to purchase pastries and I have to put these together while I am work. I found this beautiful presentation and now will never go back to my original!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful creations.
Helen
Yadsia @ShopCookMake says
If I could only find some fresh figs in my part of the world!
Lynn says
Great simple dessert!
Liren says
It doesn’t take much to convince me to try figs in a new way. But mascarpone and chocolate? Oh my, I already love it!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Now this is a different recipe! I may give this one a try!
Margaret Murph.y Tripp says
Lovely. And your photos are so vivid I wanted to reach in and grab one. Simple and elegant. Love, love, love.
Megan Hile (@foodalution) says
What a beautiful dessert. & I love to hear that cookbooks and magazines have made it back on to the night stand. (me too) That is how I know I feel good about cooking again!
What a treat for your guests and sweet photos to boot – megs
amelia from z tasty life says
Welcome back! I have been MIA myself… It has been nice to take a break but yes, its nice to be back to food blogging. Fast desserts are my favorite, and these are so elegant too!
The Mom Chef says
Yup, I am making these, but maybe with Frangelico and toasted hazelnuts instead of chocolate. It’s so, so good to have you back.
Lisa { AuthenticSuburbanGourmet } says
Love the idea of marscarpone and figs – perfect food marriage! Glad you are back! BTW – love the new blog logo – nicely done!!! 🙂
Lindsey@Lindselicious says
Oh I love this, what a nice little bite. These look super yummy.
easyfoodsmith says
Wonderful idea and beautiful dish!
Karen says
These are gorgeous! You’re right…sometimes simple and fresh is exactly the way to go. I love the chocolate liqueur mixed in.
Jill @ A Cook's Nook says
Love this! Delicate, fresh and indulgent 🙂
Elizabeth @Mango_Queen says
Oh my goodness. I had something like these with dates a long time ago. What you just made is unbelievable ! Thanks for sharing!
Joy says
Lovely
Juls says
Some of the simplest dishes are the best! These look beautiful.
Sandra says
What a nice treat. Fresh figs are MIA around here.
Cristina says
Jean – these stuffed figs are just lovely! I have a small stash of figs left…I’m makin’ these with the rest. 🙂
Kita says
Oh wow. These figs sound amazing – and with the liquor too…. Just wow.
Chestnut Mocha says
looks perfect! thank you! pinned so i dont loose it 🙂
Vy says
I love figs and mascarpone!
The Chef Doc says
This is a fabulous and scrumptious idea!
missy says
these are beautiful! xx