Mascarpone-Stuffed Figs

Total time: 15 minutes

• Prep time: 5 minutes

• Cooking time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 12 fresh figs

• 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese

• 3 teaspoons honey

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 tablespoons chopped almonds, toasted

• 1 teaspoon fresh mint, chopped

• 1/2 teaspoon orange zest

• Yield: serves 12 Stuffed Figs.

DIRECTIONS:

1. Trim about 1/2 inch off the top of each fig. If needed, cut a thin slice off the bottom so they stand up straight. Cut an X into the tops about 3/4 inch deep. Gently open each fig from the top without breaking it open all the way.

2. Combine mascarpone, 2 teaspoons honey and vanilla in a small bowl. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the mixture into each fig.

3. Drizzle with the remaining 1 teaspoon honey and sprinkle with almonds, mint and orange zest.